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OMB Control No:
0579-0015
ICR Reference No:
201905-0579-007
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201204-0579-004
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/APHIS
Agency Tracking No:
0579-0015
Title:
Restricted, Prohibited, and Controlled Importation of Animal and Poultry Products and ByProducts into the United States
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
11/26/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/04/2019
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
02/10/2016
Responses
216,399
0
260
Time Burden (Hours)
427,734
0
192
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The purpose of this collection is to obtain information for the safe importation of certain animal and poultry products and byproducts, organisms, and vectors to prevent the introduction and spread of livestock and poultry diseases into the United States.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act of 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:
83 FR 66672
12/27/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 25231
05/31/2019
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
Importation of Restricted and Controlled Animal and Poultry Products and Byproducts, Organisms, and Vectors into the U.S. - Not For Profit
VS 16-26, VS 16-3, VS 16-25
Application for Permit: Import or Transport Controlled Material or Organisms or Vectors
,
Application for Approval or Report of Inspection of Establishment Handling Restricted Animal Byproducts or Controlled Materials
,
Agreement for Handling Restricted Imports of Animal Byproducts and Controlled Materials
Restricted,Prohibited, and Controlled Importation of Animal and Poultry Products and Byproducts into the U.S. - Business/Not for Profit
VS 16-3, VS 16-28, VS 16-29, PPQ 519
Application for Permit to: Import or Transport Controlled Material or Organisms or Vectors
,
Application for Approval or Report of Inspection of Establishment Handling Restricted Animal Byproducts or Controlled Materials
,
Agreement for Handling Restricted Imports or Animals Byproducts and Controlled Materials
,
Compliance Agreement
Restricted,Prohibited, and Controlled Importation of Animal and Poultry Products and Byproducts into the U.S. - Federal Government
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
216,399
260
0
0
-260
216,399
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
427,734
192
0
0
-192
427,734
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a reinstatement of a previously approved information collection resulting in a program change of + 3,437 respondents and 216,399 annual responses and 427,734 annual burden hours. APHIS included the burden from discontinued information collection 0579-0397 “Prohibited and Restricted importation of Animal and Poultry products (Milk, Eggs), into the United States” which is being reported as a Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA. From 0579-0015 there were 3,209 Respondent, 12,082 Responses and 19,451 Burden Hours From 0579-0397 there were 228 Respondents, 204,317 Responses and 408,283 Burden Hours Note: Since the previous approval, VS Form 16-25 was replaced with VS Form 16-28 and VS Form 16-26 was replaced with VS 16-29. In addition, this information collection reinstatement request includes information formally approved under 0579-0397.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$36,126,479
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
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:
Magde Elshafie 301 734-3277 Magde.Elshafie@APHIS.USDA.gov
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:
06/04/2019
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