[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 211 (Thursday, November 1, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 61855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-21516]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 29, 2007.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Brucellosis in Sheep, Goats, Horses, and Payment of 
Indemnity.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0185.
    Summary of Collection: Title 7, U.S.C. 8301, the Animal Health 
Protection Act, authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to take such 
measures as he deems proper to prevent the introduction or 
dissemination of any contagious or communicable disease of animals or 
live poultry from a foreign country into the United States or from one 
State to another. The agency charged with carrying out this disease 
prevention mission is the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 
(APHIS). Disease prevention is the most effective method for 
maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing APHIS' ability to 
compete in the world market of animal and animal product trade. 
Brucellosis is a contagious disease that causes loss of young through 
spontaneous abortion or birth of weak offspring, reduced milk 
production, and infertility. It is mainly a disease of cattle, bison, 
and swine. Sheep, goats, and horses are also susceptible, but are 
rarely infected. There is no economically feasible treatment for 
brucellosis in livestock. APHIS will collect information using APHIS 
forms VS 1-23, Indemnity Claim, VS 4-33, Test Records, and VS 1-27, 
Permit for Movement of Restricted Animals.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information 
from the use of official seals and animal identification; indemnity 
claims, test records, and permits; and the submission of proof of 
destruction documentation and requests for extension of certain 
program-related deadlines. The information will provide indemnity to 
owners of sheep, goats, or horses destroyed because of brucellosis.
    Without the information, it would make it impossible for APHIS to 
effectively operate an indemnity program for sheet, goats, and horses 
destroyed because of brucellosis.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, 
Local and Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 3.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 2.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-21516 Filed 10-31-07; 8:45 am]
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