[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 78 (Wednesday, April 23, 2014)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-09264]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 17, 2014.
    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.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by May 23, 
2014 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, 
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to 
submit their comments to OMB via email to: [email protected] 
or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. 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: U.S. Origin Health Certificate.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0020.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. 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. As part of its mission 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 
(VS), maintains information regarding the import health requirements of 
other countries for animals and animal products exported from the 
United States. Most countries require a certification that the animals 
are disease free. The VS form 17-140 and 17-140A&B, U.S. Origin Health 
Certificate, and VS form 17-145, U.S. Origin Health Certificate for the 
Export of Horses from the United States to Canada, are used to meet 
these requirements. The forms are authorized by 21 U.S.C. 112.
    Need and Use of the Information: The U.S. Origin Health Certificate 
is used in connection with the exportation of animals to foreign 
countries and is completed and authorized by APHIS veterinarian. The 
information collected is used to: (1) Establish that the animals are 
moved in compliance with USDA regulations, (2) verify that the animals 
destined for export are listed on the health certificate by means of an 
official identification, (3) verify to the consignor and consignee that 
the animals are healthy, (4) prevent unhealthy animals from being 
exported and (5) satisfy the import requirements of receiving 
countries. Without the information, APHIS would be unable to certify 
the health status of animals exported from the United States to other 
countries.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,393.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 17,611.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-09264 Filed 4-22-14; 8:45 am]
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