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OMB Control No:
0579-0480
ICR Reference No:
202607-0579-011
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202204-0579-001
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/APHIS
Agency Tracking No:
0579-0480
Title:
Control of African Swine Fever; Restrictions on the Movement of Swine Products and Swine Byproducts from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
08/21/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2026
Responses
20
40
Time Burden (Hours)
30
60
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
This ICR covers activities related to verifying compliance with restrictions on the movement of swine products and byproducts from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and that may be affected by the African swine fever.
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
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 8179
02/20/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 51146
08/07/2026
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
Business
VS 16-3
Application for Permit to Transport Swine Products and Byproducts
State, Local, Tribal Government
VS 16-3
Application for Permit to Transport Swine Products and Byproducts
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
20
40
0
0
-20
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
30
60
0
0
-30
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:
APHIS is seeking approval of a revision of a currently approved information collection request. The currently approved burden for this request is 22 total annual respondents, 20 total annual responses and 60 total annual burden hours. This request for renewal and revision is for 11 respondents, 20 estimated responses and 30 estimated burden hours. This request reflects a decrease of -11 respondents, a decrease of -20 estimated responses and a decrease of -30 hours of estimated burden from the previous renewal request. There (are/are no) third-party disclosure burden estimates. Program Change(s) in estimate due to Agency discretion include: This renewal request contains no estimate changes from the previous request. Change(s) in estimate due to adjustments in estimate include: There is an adjustment of -11 respondents, a decrease of -20 estimated responses and a decrease of -30 hours of estimated burden.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,125
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:
Dawn Hunter 301 851-3300
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:
08/21/2026
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