Federal Register: October 23, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 204)
DOCID: fr23oc09-19 FR Doc E9-25554
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agriculture Department
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr23oc09-19
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
October 20, 2009.
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 10413. 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), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 3955806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 202507602. 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) 7208958.
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: Specimen Submission.
OMB Control Number: 05790090.
Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act of 2002
(AHPA) 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 for enhancing the United
States' ability to globally compete in the trade of animals and animal
products. VS Forms 104 and 104A, Specimen Submission are critical components of APHIS' disease
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surveillance mission. They are used routinely when specimens (such as
blood, milk, tissue, or urine) from any animal (including cattle,
swine, sheep, goats, horses, and poultry) are submitted to APHIS'
National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) for disease testing.
VS Form 538, Parasite Submission form, is completed by State
veterinarians or other State representatives, accredited veterinarians,
private laboratories, research institutions, and individuals/ households.
Need and Use of the Information: Using APHIS form VS 104, State or Federal veterinarians, accredited veterinarians, or other State and Federal representatives will document the collection and submission of specimens for laboratory analysis. The form identifies the individual animal from which the specimen is taken as well as the animal's herd or flock; the type of specimen submitted, and the purpose of submitting the specimen. The National Tick Surveillance Program is based on the information submitted on VS Form 538, in addition to critical surveillance information needed for the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. This information identifies the individual submitting the tick samples. Without the information contained on these forms, personnel at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories would have no way of identifying or processing the specimens/species being sent to them for analysis.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; Individuals or households; Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 3,208.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 9,266.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E925554 Filed 102209; 8:45 am]
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SUMMARY:
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
DOCUMENT BODY 2:
October 20, 2009.
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 10413. 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), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 3955806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 202507602. 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) 7208958.
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: Specimen Submission.
OMB Control Number: 05790090.
Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act of 2002
(AHPA) 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 for enhancing the United
States' ability to globally compete in the trade of animals and animal
products. VS Forms 104 and 104A, Specimen Submission are critical components of APHIS' disease
[[Page 54777]]
surveillance mission. They are used routinely when specimens (such as
blood, milk, tissue, or urine) from any animal (including cattle,
swine, sheep, goats, horses, and poultry) are submitted to APHIS'
National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) for disease testing.
VS Form 538, Parasite Submission form, is completed by State
veterinarians or other State representatives, accredited veterinarians,
private laboratories, research institutions, and individuals/ households.
Need and Use of the Information: Using APHIS form VS 104, State or Federal veterinarians, accredited veterinarians, or other State and Federal representatives will document the collection and submission of specimens for laboratory analysis. The form identifies the individual animal from which the specimen is taken as well as the animal's herd or flock; the type of specimen submitted, and the purpose of submitting the specimen. The National Tick Surveillance Program is based on the information submitted on VS Form 538, in addition to critical surveillance information needed for the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. This information identifies the individual submitting the tick samples. Without the information contained on these forms, personnel at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories would have no way of identifying or processing the specimens/species being sent to them for analysis.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; Individuals or households; Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 3,208.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 9,266.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E925554 Filed 102209; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 341034P