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OMB Control No:
ICR Reference No:
202609-0579-005
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/APHIS
Agency Tracking No:
VS Consoldation
Title:
Veterinary Services Animal and Animal Product Movement and Import Permits
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
10/01/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
Responses
402,674
0
Time Burden (Hours)
112,757
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
Disease prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy animal population and for enhancing the United States’ ability to globally compete in the trade of animals and animal products. APHIS’ Veterinary Services (VS) program is responsible for carrying out this disease prevention mission. APHIS regulations governing the interstate movement of animals to prevent the dissemination of animal diseases within the United States are contained in Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapter C. APHIS regulations governing import and export in Subchapter D, Parts 91 through 96, contain VS’ rules and requirements for live animal and animal product permits.
Authorizing Statute(s):
None
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:
90 FR 46380
09/26/2025
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 61384
09/29/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Veterinary Services Animal and Animal Product Movement and Import Permits - State
VS 1-27A, VS 1-27
PERMIT FOR MOVEMENT OF RESTRICTED ANIMALS
,
PERMIT FOR MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS CONTINUATION SHEET
Veterinary Services Animal and Animal Product Movement and Import Permits - Business
VS 1-27, VS 1-27A, VS 16-3, VS 16-6A, VS 17-29, VS 17-129
PERMIT FOR MOVEMENT OF RESTRICTED ANIMALS
,
PERMIT FOR MOVEMENT OF ANIMALSCONTINUATION SHEET
,
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO: IMPORT OR TRANSPORT CONTROLLED MATERIAL OR ORGANISMS OR VECTORS
,
UNITED STATES VETERINARY PERMIT FOR IMPORTATION AND TRANSPORTATION OF CONTROLLED MATERIALS AND ORGANISMS AND VECTORS
,
APPLICATION FOR IMPORT OR IN TRANSIT PERMIT (Animals, Animal Semen, Animal Embryos, Birds, Poultry, or Hatching Eggs)
,
APPLICATION FOR IMPORT OR IN TRANSIT PERMIT (Animals, Animal Semen, Animal Embryos, Birds, Poultry, or Hatching Eggs)
Veterinary Services Animal and Animal Product Movement and Import Permits - Foriegn Government
Veterinary Services Animal and Animal Product Movement and Import Permits - Individual
VS 16-3, VS 16-6A
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO: IMPORT OR TRANSPORT CONTROLLED MATERIAL OR ORGANISMS OR VECTORS
,
UNITED STATES VETERINARY PERMIT FOR IMPORTATION AND TRANSPORTATION OF CONTROLLED MATERIALS AND ORGANISMS AND VECTORS
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
402,674
0
0
402,674
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
112,757
0
0
112,757
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:
This is a new collection consolidating all permitting form activities into one package. Per the Terms of Clerance from Information Collection (0579-0015, 0579-0040, 0579-0047, 0579-0055, 0579-0065, 0579-0101, 0579-0127, 0579-0144, 0579-0146, 0579-0218, 0579-0228, 0579-0230, 0579-0245, 0579-0338, 0579-0393, 0579-0453, 0579-0473, and 0579-0480) all Import/Export Permit forms activities have been moved to consolidate this new information collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$13,441,086
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:
Vivek Kamath 301 851-3325 vivek.g.kamath@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:
10/01/2026
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