[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 190 (Monday, October 2, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 57918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16192]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
September 26, 2006.
The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments
regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO,
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Swine 2006 Large and Small Enterprises.
OMB Control Number: 0579-NEW.
Summary of Collection: 7 U.S.C. 391, the Animal Industry Act of
1884, which established the precursor of the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services, the Bureau of Animal
Industry, mandates collection and dissemination of animal health data
and information. APHIS operates the National Animal Health Monitoring
System (NAHMS), which collects, on a national basis, statistically
valid and scientifically sound data on the prevalence and economic
importance of livestock and poultry diseases and associated risk
factors. NAHMS will initiate the fourth national data collection of
swine through the Swine 2006 Study. The Swine 2006 Study is a part of
an ongoing series of NAHMS studies on the U.S. Swine population. The
swine study will consist of two components: A large-enterprise survey
and a small-enterprise survey.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will use the information
collected from both surveys to prepare descriptive reports and
information sheets that will be disseminated to animal health
officials, swine producers, stakeholders, and academia. Without this
type of national data, the U.S. ability to detect trends in management,
production, and health status that increases/decreases farm economy
either directly or indirectly would be reduced to nonexistent.
Description of Respondents: Farms.
Number of Respondents: 6,503.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once pre questionnaire).
Total Burden Hours: 11,769.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Animal Welfare Act, Part 3.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0093.
Summary of Collection: The Laboratory Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
(Pub. L. 89-544) enacted August 24, 1966, and amended December 24, 1970
(Pub. L. 91-579); April 22, 1976 (Pub. L. 94-279); and December 23,
1985 (Pub. L. 99-198) required the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) to regulate the humane care and handling of most warm-blooded
animals, including marine mammals, used for research or exhibition
purposes, sold as pets, or transported in commerce. The legislation and
its amendments were the result of extensive demand by organized animal
welfare groups and private citizens requesting a Federal law to protect
such animals. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS),
Animal Care (AC) has the responsibility to enforce the AWA and the
provisions of 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A, which implements the AWA.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to
insure that animals used in research facilities or for exhibition
purposes are provided humane care and treatment. The information is
used to ensure those dealers, exhibitors, research facilities,
carriers, etc., are in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and
regulations and standards promulgated under this authority of the Act.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not for-
profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 10,217.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 47,591.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-16192 Filed 9-29-06; 8:45 am]
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