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OMB Control No:
0579-0007
ICR Reference No:
201210-0579-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200906-0579-009
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/APHIS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)
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:
02/13/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/26/2012
Terms of Clearance:
OMB notes that the forms associated with this collection are still not available electronically. In accordance with the terms of 5 CFR 1320, this collection is approved for an additional two years. During that time, APHIS should work to make VS forms 9-2, 9-9, and 10-3 electronically fillable and fileable. Upon resubmission, APHIS should provide a supplementary document explain progress toward this goal and the timeline for full implementation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2015
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2013
Responses
166,913
0
168,379
Time Burden (Hours)
103,363
0
103,681
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The NPIP is a voluntary Federal-State industry mechanism for controlling certain poultry diseases and for improving poultry breeding flocks and products through disease control techniques.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
7 USC 429
Name of Law: USDA Organic Act of 1944
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:
77 FR 102
05/25/2012
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 227
11/26/2012
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
NPIP Business
VS 9-2, VS 1-23, VS 1-23A
Flock Selecting and Testing Report
,
Apprasial and Indemnity Claim for Animals Destroyed or Materials Destroyed
,
Appraisal and Indemnity Claim for Animals Destroyed or Materials Destroyed
NPIP State
VS Form 9-2, VS 9-3, VS 9-4, VS 9-5, VS 9-6, VS 9-8, VS 9-9, VS 10-3, VS 1-23, VS 1-23 A, VS Form 9-7
Flock Selecting and Testing Report
,
Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults
,
Summary of Breeding Flock, Table-Egg Layer Flocks, Meat-Type Chicken and Turkey Slaughter Plants Partcipation
,
Report of Hatcheries, Dealers, and Independen Flocks, Table-Egg Producers, Meat-Type Chicken and Turkey Slaughter Plants Partcipating in the NPIP
,
Report of Salmonella Isolations to NPIP Official State Agencies
,
Flock Inspection and Check Testing Report
,
Hatchery Inspection Form
,
Request for Salmonella Serotyping
,
Appraisal and Indemnity Claim for Animals Destroyed or Materials Destroyed - Continuation Sheet
,
Appraisal and Indemnity Claim for Animals Destroyed
,
Investigation of Salmonella Isolations in Poultry
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
166,913
168,379
0
0
-1,466
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
103,363
103,681
0
0
-318
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
There is an adjustment of -1,466 Responses resulting in a decrease of -318 burden hours. The total burden hours fell from 103,681 hours to 103,363 hours due to a decline in the number of samples submitted and tested. The activities affected include: Flock Selecting and Testing Report - Flock Test Meat Chicken Slaughter Plant/Turkey Slaughter Plant/Test Egg Producers (VS Form 9-2) Summary of Breeding Flock, Table-Egg Layer Flocks, Meat-Type Chicken and Turkey Slaughter Plants Participation (VS Form 9-4) Investigation of Salmonella Isolations in Poultry (VS Form 9-7) Flock Inspection and Check Testing Report (VS Form 9-8) Sentinel birds banded for identification before flock vaccination Request for Salmonella Serotyping (VS Form 10-3) Appraisal and Indemnity Claim for Animals Destroyed or Materials Destroyed and Continuation Sheet (VS Form 1-23 and 1-23A) There are no changes to the following activities: Recordkeeping Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults (VS Form 9-3) Report of Hatcheries, Dealers, and Independent Flocks, Table-Egg Producers, Meat-Type Chicken and Turkey Slaughter Plants Participating in the NPIP (VS Form 9-5) Report of Salmonella Isolations to NPIP Official State Agencies (VS Form 9-6) Hatchery Inspection Form (VS Form 9-9) Printing and Mailing Computerized Printouts
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,415,962
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:
Charles Roney 770 922-3496
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:
11/26/2012
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