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OMB Control No:
0579-0234
ICR Reference No:
201110-0579-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200711-0579-010
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/APHIS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Importation of Animals and Animal Products
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/29/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/28/2011
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2012
Responses
125,289
0
169,800
Time Burden (Hours)
70,324
0
229,140
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The regulations allow the importation of certain live ruminants and ruminant products and byproducts if permits, certificates, seals, and eartags are used to ensure that BSE is not introduced into the United States.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act dated 5-13-2002
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 116
06/16/2011
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 225
11/22/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Importation of Animals and Animal Products
VS 17-33, VS 16-3
Application for Permit to Import or Transport Controlled Material or Organisms or Vectors
,
Animals Imported for Immediate Slaughter
Importation Prohibitions Because of BSE
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
125,289
169,800
0
-40,170
-4,341
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
70,324
229,140
0
-150,982
-7,834
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The number of respondents decreased from 9,800 to 5,949, the number of responses decreased from 169,800 to 125,289, and the total burden hours decreased from 229,140 to 70,324 - a drop of 158,816 hours. These decreases are due to the elimination of two forms and the designated feedlot agreement resulting in program changes of -40,170 responses and -150,982 burden hours. The adjusted decreases of -4,341 annual responses and -7,834 burden hours are because of the decreased number of respondents completing information activities for this collection in the following areas: 2008 Respondents 2011 Respondents Import Permit Application 1,000 574 (VS 16-3) Certificate for processing 1,000 13 materials from BSE-free regions VS 17-33 1,000 35
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,815,669
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Langston Hull 301 734-8364
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
11/28/2011
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