[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 180 (Wednesday, September 17, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 55744]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-22158]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 12, 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 October 
17, 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: National Veterinary Services Laboratories Request Forms.
    OMB Control Number: 0579--NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 
8301-8317) provides the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
prohibit or restrict the importation or entry of any animal, article, 
or means of conveyance, if USDA determines that the prohibition or 
restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction into or spread 
with the United States of any pest or disease of livestock. In 
connection with this disease prevention mission, the Animal and Plant 
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services 
Laboratories (NVSL) safeguard U.S. animal health and contribute to 
public health by ensuring that timely and accurate laboratory support 
is provided by their nationwide animal health diagnostic system.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information 
using VS Form 4-9, Request for Reagents or Supplies; VS Form 4-10, NVSL 
Customer Contact Update; and VS Form 4-11, Request for Training at 
NVSL. These forms are used to safeguard the U.S. animal population from 
pests and diseases. If the information was collected less frequently or 
not collected, APHIS would be unable to process reagent orders or 
provide training that customer's desire.
    Description of respondents: Individuals or households; Not for-
profit Institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,085.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 942.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-22158 Filed 9-16-14; 8:45 am]
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