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OMB Control No:
0579-0494
ICR Reference No:
202406-0579-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/APHIS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
HPAI: Testing, Surveillance, and Reporting of HPAI in Livestock; Dairy Herd Certification
Type of Information Collection:
Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
06/28/2024
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
07/22/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/25/2024
Terms of Clearance:
After the initial approval of this information collection APHIS will move the HPAI in dairy cattle burden for VS Forms 10-4 and 10-4A to 0579-0090 at its renewal. 0579-0090 will become the sole approved collection for all specimen submission. VS Forms 1-27 and 1-27A will be transferred to a new collection that will encompass all VS permitting burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2024
6 Months From Approved
Responses
136,504
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
518,066
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Collection of data associated with this testing, surveillance, monitoring herd status, reporting, and epidemiological investigation/animal movement tracing to verify compliance with the Federal Order’s requirements for moving dairy cattle within the United States and limit the spread of HPAI (Influenza A virus)
Emergency Justfication:
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a contagious viral disease of domestic poultry and wild birds. HPAI is deadly to domestic poultry and can wipe out entire flocks within a matter of days. HPAI H5N1 has now been detected in dairy cattle. The disease is a threat to the poultry and dairy industries, animal health, human health, trade, and the United States and worldwide economy.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 171 10401-18
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act
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
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Private Sector
VS 10-4, VS 10-4A, VS 1-27, VS 1-27A, VS 8-18
Specimen Submission
,
Continuation Sheet for Specimen Submission
,
Permit for Movement of Restricted Animals
,
Continuation Sheet for Permit for Movement of Restricted Animals
,
Statement of Services Performed
State, Local, Tribal Gov't
VS 10-4, VS 10-4A, VS 1-27, VS 1-27A, VS 8-18
Specimen Submission
,
Continuation Sheet for Specimen Submission
,
Permit for Movement of Restricted Animals
,
Continuation Sheet for Permit for Movement of Restricted Animals
,
Statement of Services Performed
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
136,504
0
0
136,504
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
518,066
0
0
518,066
0
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Emergency ICR for collecting information related to recording and stemming the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza infecting U.S. dairy cattle. The ICR estimates there will be 1,650 State and private respondents, 140,104 responses, and 566,400 hours of burden. This request is in use without a OMB approval.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$15,580,087
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Megan Schmid 512 745-9286 megan.j.schmid@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:
06/25/2024
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