NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM (NAHMS)

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
101709	NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM (NAHMS) Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0579-0079	ICR Reference No: 198910-0579-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 198705-0579-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM (NAHMS)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved and continue	Conclusion Date: 01/12/1990
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/16/1989
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this collection of information is disapproved because the agency has failed to demonstrate its practical utility. First, APHIS'S supporting statement does not justify, support, or even describe the collection that is apparently envisioned, a swine survey of national scope. Second, a report released on October 9, 1987 by the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health raises serious concerns about the organization of this survey and issues several recommendations which are not addressed in the survey's supporting statements. For example, the study suggests that APHIS clarify the survey's objectives before increasing the number of participating states. The supporting statement does not indicate whether or not APHIS has done this. Finally, it is unclear how the data will be used to meet the survey's stated goal, to "generate information on the prevalence, incidence, trends, and economic losses from diseases of U.S. food production animals." Discussions with agency staff have indicated that they are aware of these issues and are redrafting the justification for this survey. OMB will work with the agency to reconsider this collection expeditiously should APHIS resubmit it.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/1990	02/28/1990	02/28/1990
Responses	22,500	0	22,500
Time Burden (Hours)	6,750	0	6,750
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY AND THOSE ASSOCIATED WITH IT, INCLUDING APHIS, NEED VALID INFORMATION ON THE INCIDENCE, PREVALENCE, TRENDS, AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LIVESTOCK DISEASES. SUCH INFORMATION BENEFITS, STATE/FEDERAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING, DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PHARMACEUTICA PRODUCTS, IMPLEMENTING HERD HEALTH PROGRAMS, ETC. AFFECTED PUBLIC: LIVESTOCK OWNERS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM (NAHMS)	NAHMS-5, 6, 7, 8, 9,, 10

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 10/16/1989

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