[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 179 (Thursday, September 15, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 57017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-23660]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 12, 2011.
    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: NAHMS Emergency Epidemiologic Investigations.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0376.
    Summary of Collection: Collection and dissemination of animal 
health data and information is mandated by 7 U.S.C. 391, the Animal 
Industry Act of 1884, which established the precursor of the Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services, the 
Bureau of Animal Industry. Legal requirements for examining and 
reporting on animal disease control methods were further mandated by 7 
U.S.C. 8308, 8314 of the Animal Health Protection Act, ``Detection, 
Control, and Eradication of Disease and Pests,'' May 13, 2002. 
Emergency epidemiologic investigations will allow Veterinary Services 
Officials to rapidly implement prevention and control measures, keep 
the public informed to reduce fear or panic, and keep international 
markets open by informing trading partners.
    Need and Use of the Information: The primary objective of the 
National Animal Health Monitoring System's (NAHMS) emergency 
epidemiologic investigations is to provide for the prevention and 
control of animal disease conditions and protect the U.S. livestock 
population from the introduction and spread of domestic, emerging, 
zoonotic, and foreign animal disease. APHIS will collect information 
using a questionnaire or telephone interview or direct interview. APHIS 
will use the data collected to (1) Identify the scope of the problem, 
(2) Define and describe the affected population and the susceptible 
population, (3) Predict or detect trends in disease occurrence and 
movement, (4) Understand the risk factors for disease, (5) Estimate the 
cost of disease control and develop intervention options, (6) Provide 
parameters for mathematical models of animal disease to evaluate 
potential control scenarios, (7) Make recommendation for disease 
control, (8) Provide lessons learned and guidance on the best methods 
to avoid future outbreaks, and (9) Identify areas for further research, 
e.g. mechanisms of disease transfer, vaccine technology, and diagnostic 
testing needs.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 3,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion;
    Total Burden Hours: 2,175.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-23660 Filed 9-14-11; 8:45 am]
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