[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 145 (Friday, July 27, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44208-44210]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18361]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 24, 2012.
    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

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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: Restricted and Controlled Importation of Animal and Poultry 
Products (Milk and Eggs) Into the United States.
    OMB Control Number: 0579--New.
    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. 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 the world 
market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this 
mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of 
controlled materials and the prevention of foreign animal disease 
incursions into the United States. The regulations under which APHIS 
conducts these disease prevention activities are contained in Title 9, 
Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 94, 95, and 122 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the 
livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information 
collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the 
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the 
United States. Without the information, the United States would be at 
increase risk of an exotic disease incursion.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not for-
profit institutions; Foreign Government.
    Number of Respondents: 227.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion; Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 204,316.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Prohibited and Restricted Importation of Fresh (Frozen and 
Chilled) Pork or Pork Products into the United States.
    OMB Control Number: 0579--New.
    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. 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 the world 
market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this 
mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of 
controlled materials and the prevention of foreign animal disease 
incursions into the United States. The regulations under which APHIS 
conducts these disease prevention activities are contained in Title 9, 
Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 94, 95, and 122 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the 
livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information 
collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the 
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the 
United States.
    Without the information, the United States would be at increase 
risk of an exotic disease incursion.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Foreign 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 93.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; On occasion; 
Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,398.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Prohibited and Restricted Importation of Hams into the 
United States.
    OMB Control Number: 0579--New.
    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. 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 the world 
market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this 
mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of 
controlled materials, such as ham and ham products, and the prevention 
of foreign animal disease incursions into the United States. The 
regulations under which APHIS conducts these disease prevention 
activities are contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Part 94 
of the Code of Federal Regulations.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the 
livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information 
collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the 
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the 
United States.
    Without the information, the United States would be at increase 
risk of an exotic disease incursion.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Foreign 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 93.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion; Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 49,220.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Restricted and Controlled Importation of Animal and Poultry 
Products and Byproducts, Into the United States.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0015.
    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. 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 the world 
market of animals and animal products trade. In connection with this 
mission, APHIS enforces regulations regarding both the importation of 
controlled materials and the prevention of foreign animal disease 
incursions into

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the United States. The regulations under which APHIS conducts these 
disease prevention activities are contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, 
Subchapter D, Parts 94, 95, and 122 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the 
livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information 
collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the 
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the 
United States. Without the information, the United States would be at 
increase risk of an exotic disease incursion.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not for-
profit institutions; Foreign Government.
    Number of Respondents: 3,334.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; On occasion; 
Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,279.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-18361 Filed 7-26-12; 8:45 am]
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