Importation and Transportation of Etiologic Agents (42 CFR 71.54)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment 5-Revisions to Permit to Import or Transport Etiologic Agents.doc Supplementary Document	2010-11-01
Supporting Statement A.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-12-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
6654	Importation and Transportation of Etiologic Agents (42 CFR 71.54) Instruction	Modified
195480	Application for Permit to Import or Transport Live Bats (71.54) Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0920-0199	ICR Reference No: 201012-0920-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200711-0920-008
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CDC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Importation and Transportation of Etiologic Agents (42 CFR 71.54)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/30/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/01/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2011
Responses	2,010	0	2,300
Time Burden (Hours)	670	0	767
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: CDC implements regulations found at 42 CFR 71.54 restricting the importation and transportation of etiologic agents. Importers are required to complete an application for permit.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC CFR Part 71.54 Name of Law: FOREIGN QUARANTINE - Subpart F--Importations
  

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:
	75 FR 41205	07/15/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 6737	11/02/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Importation and Transportation of Etiologic Agents (42 CFR 71.54)
Application for Permit to Import or Transport Live Bats (71.54)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	2,010	2,300	0	10	-300	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	670	767	0	3	-100	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: Based on the respondent data from fiscal year 2010, total burden was changed from 767 (previous submission) to 670 to accurately reflect the total number of applications that the Program should receive. We estimate that there will be approximately 2,010 applications for permit requests per year as opposed to the 2,300 that were previously approved.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $227,953

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? 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? 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: 12/01/2010

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