[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 191 (Monday, October 3, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61072-61073]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25330]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 27, 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),

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[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 Plant and Health Inspection Service

    Title: Swine Health Protection.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0065.
    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 AHPA is contained in Title X, Subtitle E, Sections 10401-
18 of P.O. 107-171, May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural 
Investment Act of 2002. Veterinary Services, a program with the Animal 
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is responsible for 
administering regulations intended to prevent the dissemination of 
animal diseases within the United States. Garbage is one of the primary 
media through which numerous infections or communicable diseases of 
swine are transmitted. Because of the serious threat to the U.S. swine 
industry, Congress passed Public Law 96-468 ``Swine Health Protection 
Act'' on October 17, 1980. This law requires USDA to ensure that all 
garbage is treated prior to its being fed to swine that are intended 
for interstate or foreign commerce or that substantially affect such 
commerce. The Act and the regulations will allow only operators of 
garbage treatment facilities, which meet certain specification to 
utilize garbage for swine feeding. APHIS will use various forms to 
collect information.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS collects information from 
persons desiring to obtain a permit (license) to operate a facility to 
treat garbage. Prior to issuance of a license, an inspection will be 
made of the facility by an authorized representative to determine if it 
meets all requirements of the regulations. Periodic inspections will be 
made to determine if licenses are meeting the standards for operation 
of their approved facilities. Upon receipt of the information from the 
Public Health Officials, the information is used by Federal or State 
animal health personnel to determine whether the waste collector is 
feeding garbage to swine, whether it is being treated, and whether the 
feeder is licensed or needs to be licensed.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2,105.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 11,324.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: CWD in Cervids; Payment of Indemnity.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0189.
    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 and eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry, and to pay claims arising from destruction of animals. Disease 
prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy 
animal population and enhancing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) ability to compete in exporting animals and animal 
products. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a transmissible spongiform 
encephalopathy (TSE) of elk, deer and moose typified by chronic weight 
loss leading to death.
    The presence of CWD disease in cervids causes significant economic 
and market losses to U.S. producers. APHIS will collect information 
using VS Form 1-23, Appraisal & Indemnity Claim form.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect the owner's 
name and address, the number of animals for which the owner is seeking 
payment, and the appraised value of each animal. The owner must also 
certify as to whether the animals are subject to a mortgage. If there 
is a mortgage the form must be signed by the owner and each person 
holding a mortgage. As a condition of receiving indemnity, herd owners 
must review and sign a written agreement with APHIS stating that the 
farm has been effectively cleaned and disinfected. Failure to collect 
this information would cripple APHIS' ability to effectively sustain 
its CWD control program.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 4.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion .
    Total Burden Hours: 62.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Trichinae Certification Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0323.
    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 and eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. The AHPA is contained in Title X, Subtitle E, Sections 10401-
18 of Public Law 107-171, May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural 
Investment Act of 2002. Trichinelia spiralis is a contagious nematode 
affecting animals and people. The disease, trichinellosis is 
transmitted by consuming the meat of an infected animal. The Animal 
Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will collect information 
using certificate site audit, program audit form, request for 
information during a spot audit, animal disposal plan and 
recordkeeping, animal movement record and recordkeeping, rodent control 
logbook and recordkeeping, trichinae herd certification feed mill 
quality assurance affidavit and recordkeeping, and records for 
slaughter testing and recordkeeping.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
certify swine are raised using practices that will reduce or eliminate 
T. spiralis exposure. If this information is not collected, it will 
compromise APHIS' ability to determine the trichinae infection status 
of pork produced in the United States.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,250.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 7,494.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-25330 Filed 9-30-11; 8:45 am]
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