Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, All Subtypes, and Newcastle Disease;Additional Restrictions

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VS 16-78 Private Sector Form	Modified
Form VS 16-3 Individuals or Households Form	Modified
0245 APHIS 79 20201008.xlsx Supplementary Document	2020-10-08
0245 APHIS 71 20201008.xlsx Supplementary Document	2020-10-08
0245 SS 20201008.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-10-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
2450	Private Sector Form	Modified
182047	Federal Government	Modified
182046	Individuals or Households Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0579-0245	ICR Reference No: 202009-0579-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201804-0579-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No: 0579-0245
Title: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, All Subtypes, and Newcastle Disease;Additional Restrictions
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/08/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	3,707	3,707
Time Burden (Hours)	1,954	2,046
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to govern the importation of certain birds, poultry, and unprocessed bird and poultry products and by products to prevent the introduction of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 8301 Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act
  

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:
	85 FR 35896	06/12/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 63245	10/07/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Private Sector	VS 16-78, VS 16-6A, VS 17-129, VS 16-3, VS 16-28, VS 16-29	Report of Entry, Shipment of Restricted Imported Animal Products and Animal Byproducts and Other Material ,   United States Veterinary Permit for Importation and Transportation of Controlles Materials and Organisms and Vectors ,   Application for Import Permit ,   Application for Permit to: import or transport controlled material or organisms or vectors ,   Approved Warehouse Request And Agreement To Handle Restricted Animal Byproducts (Hunting Trophies & Museum Specimens) ,   Approved Establishment Request And Agreement To Handle Restricted Animal Byproducts (Hunting Trophies & Museum Specimens)
Federal Government
Individuals or Households	VS 16-3, VS 17-129, VS 17-8, VS 16-28, VS 16-29	Application for Permit to Import Controlled Material; Import or Transport Organisms or Vectors ,   Application for Import Permit or In-Transit Permit ,   Agreement of Pet Bird Owner ,   Approved Warehouse Request And Agreement To Handle Restricted Animal Byproducts (Hunting Trophies & Museum Specimens) ,   Approved Establishment Request And Agreement To Handle Restricted Animal Byproducts (Hunting Trophies & Museum Specimens)

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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	3,707	3,707	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,954	2,046	0	0	-92	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: There is an adjustment decrease of -92 total burden due to an adjustment in the time it takes to complete the VS 16-28 and VS 16-29.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $100,027

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.     No

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

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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: 10/08/2020

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