[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 149 (Friday, August 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51767-51768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16619]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2023-0053]


Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an 
Information Collection; U.S. Origin Health Certificate

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Revision to and extension of approval of an information 
collection; comment request.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's 
intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an 
information collection associated with the export of animals

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and animal products from the United States.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before 
October 3, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. 
Enter APHIS-2023-0053 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, 
then select the Comment button in the list of documents.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2023-0053, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, 
APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1238.
    Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may 
be viewed at regulations.gov or in our reading room which is located in 
Room 1620 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is 
there to help you, please call (202) 799-7039 before coming.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the export of 
animals and animal products from the United States, contact Dr. Mark 
Remick, National Director, Veterinary Export Trade Services, Field 
Operations, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737; phone: 
(443) 924-0720; email: [email protected]. You may also contact Dr. 
Timothy Rector, Acting Director, Port Services, Field Operations, VS, 
APHIS; phone: (701) 400-0206; email: [email protected]. For 
more information on the information collection reporting process, 
contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS' Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, 
at (301) 851-2483; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: U.S. Origin Health Certificate.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0020.
    Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an 
information collection.
    Abstract: Under the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et 
seq.), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, among other things, has the authority 
to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. The Secretary may also prohibit or restrict the import or 
export of any animal or related material if necessary to prevent the 
spread of any livestock or poultry pest or disease. Disease prevention 
is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy animal 
population and for enhancing APHIS' ability to compete in the world 
market of animal and animal product trade. The export of agricultural 
commodities, including animals and animal products, is a major business 
in the United States and contributes to a favorable balance of trade. 
As part of its mission to facilitate the export of U.S. animals and 
products, APHIS' Veterinary Services maintains information regarding 
the import health requirements of other countries for animals and 
animal products exported from the United States.
    Among other things, to ensure a favorable balance of trade, APHIS 
uses information collection activities, such as U.S. Origin Health 
Certificates; U.S. Origin Health Certificates for the Export of Horses 
from the United States to Canada; Health Certificates for the Export of 
Live Finfish, Mollusks, and Crustaceans (and their Gametes); Country 
Specific Health Certificates; United States Interstate and 
International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals 
(Exporters); Inspection and Certification for Animal Products; Undue 
Hardship Explanations-Animals; Applications for Approval of Inspection 
Facility-Environmental Certification; Annual Inspections of Export 
Inspection Facilities; Opportunities to Present Views Concerning 
Withdrawal of Facility Approval; Certifications to Carry Livestock; 
Inspections of Vessel Prior to Voyage; Notarized Statements; Aircraft 
Cleaning and Disinfection; and Travel Time.
    We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
our use of these information collection activities, as described, for 
an additional 3 years.
    The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public 
(as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. 
These comments will help us:
    (1) Evaluate 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;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, 
electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of responses.
    Estimate of burden: The public burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 1.05 hours per response.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of livestock facilities/
exporters, accredited veterinarians, and owners or masters of an ocean 
vessel.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 1,320.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 372.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 491,678.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 516,556 hours. (Due 
to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product 
of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden 
per response.)
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 31st day of July 2023.
Michael Watson,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-16619 Filed 8-3-23; 8:45 am]
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