Tuberculosis Testing for Imported Cattle

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VS-17-129 Tuberculosis Testing for Imported Cattle Form	Modified
0224.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-09-06
0224.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-09-06
SS 0224 TB, testing for imported cattle.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-08-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
2417	Tuberculosis Testing for Imported Cattle Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0579-0224	ICR Reference No: 200608-0579-008
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200310-0579-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Tuberculosis Testing for Imported Cattle
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 11/06/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/08/2006
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is withdrawn. The agency should properly certify and resubmit to OMB as soon as possible.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2006	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2007
Responses	7,500	0	7,500
Time Burden (Hours)	15,000	0	15,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: To ensure that importation of cattle from Mexico is free of tuberculosis, thereby protecting against the spread of tuberculosis within the U.S.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 21 USC 111-134c Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 102	05/26/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 171	09/05/2006
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
Tuberculosis Testing for Imported Cattle	VS-17-129	APPLICATION FOR IMPORT OR IN TRANSIT PERMIT

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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: $673,319

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: 09/08/2006

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