[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 156 (Friday, August 13, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49454-49455]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19970]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 9, 2010.
    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; and (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: Importation of Live Poultry, Poultry Meat, and Other Poultry 
Products from Specified Regions.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0228.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. Veterinary Services of the USDA's Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS) is responsible for administering regulations 
intended to prevent the introduction of animal diseases into the United 
States. The regulations in 9 CFR part 94 allow the importation of 
poultry meat and products and live poultry from Argentina and the 
Mexican States of Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatan under certain 
conditions. APHIS will collect information through the use of a 
certification statement that must be completed by Mexican veterinary 
authorities prior to export and three APHIS forms VS 17-129, VS 17-29, 
and VS 17-30.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected from the 
certificate and forms will provide APHIS with critical information 
concerning the origin and history of the items destined for importation 
in the United States. Without the information APHIS would be unable to 
establish an effective defense against the incursion of END from 
poultry and poultry products imported from Argentina and certain States 
within Mexico.
    Description of Respondents: Federal Government; Business or other 
for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 240.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Subtype H5N1.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0245.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. The agency charged with carrying out this disease prevention 
mission is the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), 
through its Veterinary Services Program. Highly pathogenic avian 
influenza (HPAI) is an extremely infectious and often fatal disease 
affecting all types of birds and poultry. To protect the United States 
against an incursion of HPAI, APHIS requires the use of several 
information collection activities, including an Application to Import 
Controlled Materials or Transport Organisms (VS Form 16-3); an Import 
permit (VS Form 16-6); and Application for Import or In-Transit permit 
(VS Form 17-129); a notarized declaration or affirmation; and a Pet 
Bird Owner Agreement (VS Form 17-8).
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that U.S. origin pet birds, performing or theatrical birds and 
poultry undergo appropriate examinations before entering the United 
States. Without the information, it would be impossible for APHIS to 
establish an effective line of defense against an introduction of 
highly pathogenic avian influenza.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 270.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 166.

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

    Title: Health Certificate/Export Certificate-Animal Products.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0256.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture board authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. The export of agricultural commodities, including animals and 
animal products, is a major business in the United States and 
contributes to a favorable balance of trade. To facilitate the export 
of U.S. animals and products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services 
maintains information regarding the import health requirements of other 
countries for animals and animal products exported

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from the United States. Many countries that import animal products from 
the United States require a certification from APHIS that the United 
States is free of certain diseases. These countries may also require 
that our certification statement contain additional declarations 
regarding the U.S. animal products being exported. Form VS-16-4 and VS-
16-4A, Export Certificate for Animal Products and Export Certificate 
for Animal Products Continuation Sheet, a Hearing Request to appeal VS' 
decision to refuse to grant a certificate, and a Notification of 
Tampered Certificate can be used to meet these requirements. 
Regulations pertaining to export certification of animals and animal 
products are contained in 9 CFR part 91.
    Need and Use of the Information: Form VS 16-4 and VS 16-4A serves 
as the official certification that the United States is free of 
rinderpest, foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, swine 
vesicular disease, African swine fever, bovine fever, bovine spongiform 
encephalopathy, and contagious bovine pleuropneuomia. APHIS will 
collect the exporter's name, address, the name and address of the 
consignee, the quantity, and unit of measure, type of product being 
exported, the exporter's identification, and type of conveyance (ship, 
train, and truck) that will transport the products. Without the 
information, many countries would not accept animal products from the 
United States, creating a serious trade imbalance and adversely 
affecting U.S. exporters.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 34,652.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 66,266.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Importation of Table Eggs from Regions Where END Exists.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0328.
    Summary Of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. Veterinary Services, a program with the Animal and Plant 
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is responsible for administering 
regulations intended to prevent the introduction of animal disease in 
the United States. Regulations in title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, 
section 94.6 deal specifically with the importation of table eggs from 
certain regions that may pose a risk of introducing Exotic Newcastle 
Disease (END) into the United States.
    Need and Use of the Information: While this collection applies to 
any region where END is considered to exist, Mexico is currently the 
only END-affected region importing table eggs. APHIS requires the 
following with regard to imported table eggs: (1) A certificate for 
table eggs from END-affected regions; and (2) a government seal issued 
by the veterinarian accredited by the national government of Mexico who 
signed the certificate. If the information were collected less 
frequently or not collected at all, APHIS would be unable to establish 
an effective defense against the incursion of END from table eggs 
imported from END-affected regions. This could have serious health 
consequences for U.S. poultry and economic consequences for the U.S. 
poultry industry.
    Description of Respondents: Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 1.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 3.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-19970 Filed 8-12-10; 8:45 am]
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