Animal Welfare

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form APHIS 7087 Animal Welfare (Individuals) Form	Unchanged
Form APHIS 7001 Animal Welfare (Private Sector) Form	Modified
Form APHIS 7005 Animal Welfare (State, Local, and Tribal Governments) Form	Modified
0036 NSC 2 Justification.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2021-02-05
0036 2020 NSC Justification.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2020-12-08
APHIS Form 7051 OCT 2018 Secure.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-02-19
0579-0036 2018 APHIS 79 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-31
0579-0036 2018 APHIS 71 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-31
0579-0036 2018 SS (20200219).docx Supporting Statement A	2020-02-19
0579-0036 2018 60-day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-29
APHIS Form 7092 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7090 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7089 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7088 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7086 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7085 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7084 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7083 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7082 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7081 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7080 OCT 2018 SECURE.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-10-26
APHIS Form 7051 OCT 2018 Secure.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-02-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
233697	Animal Welfare (Federal Government)	Unchanged
215910	Animal Welfare (Individuals) Form	Unchanged
2101	Animal Welfare (Private Sector) Form	Modified
189492	Animal Welfare (State, Local, and Tribal Governments) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0579-0036	ICR Reference No: 202102-0579-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202012-0579-005
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Animal Welfare
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/05/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2023	02/28/2023
Responses	1,164,585	1,164,585
Time Burden (Hours)	366,030	366,030
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The records and reports herein provide APHIS with the data necessary for the review and evaluation of program compliance by regulated facilities, and provide a workable enforcement system to carry out the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2131 Name of Law: Animal Welfare 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:
	83 FR 32260	07/12/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 54310	10/29/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Animal Welfare (Federal Government)
Animal Welfare (Private Sector)	APHIS 7001, APHIS 7002, APHIS 7003, APHIS 7003A, APHIS 7005, APHIS 7006, APHIS 7041, APHIS 7050, APHIS 7087, APHIS 7023C, APHIS 7006A, APHIS 7008, APHIS 7010, APHIS 7010A, APHIS 7011, APHIS 7011A, APHIS 7013, APHIS 7019, APHIS 7020, APHIS 7020A, APHIS 7023, APHIS 7023A, APHIS 7023B, APHIS 7030, APHIS 7031, APHIS 7032, APHIS 7033, APHIS 7040, APHIS 7040A, APHIS 7040B	U.S. Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals ,   Program of Veterinary Care ,   Application for License Renewal and Annual Report ,   Application for New License ,   Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats On Hand ,   Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats ,   Live Dog Import Health and Rabies Certificate ,   Environment Enhancement Program for Nonhuman Primates ,   Animal Welfare Complaint Worksheet ,   Site Specific Annual Report of Research Facility ,   Continuation Sheet for Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats ,   Inspection Report ,   Itinerary of Exhibition With Overnight Travel ,   Itinerary of Exhibition With Overnight Travel Continuation Sheet ,   Application for Registration Update ,   Application for New Registration ,   Exercise Plan for Dogs ,   Record of Animals On Hand ,   Record of Acquisition, Disposition or Transport of Animals ,   Continuation Sheet for Record of Acquisition, Disposition or Transport of Animals ,   Annual Report of Research Facility ,   Continuation Sheet for Annual Report of Research Facility ,   Annual Report of Research Facility Column E Explanation ,   Federal Debt Collection Form ,   Credit Card Payment Authorization ,   Request for Voluntary License Termination or Registration Cancellation ,   Notification of Change ,   Application and Permit to Import Live Dogs for Resale ,   Continuation of Application and Permit to Import Live Dogs for Resale ,   Additional Information for Application and Permit to Import Live Dogs for Resale
Animal Welfare (State, Local, and Tribal Governments)	APHIS 7005, APHIS 7006, APHIS 7013, APHIS 7020, APHIS 7020A, APHIS 7023, APHIS 7023C, APHIS 7030, APHIS 7032, APHIS 7001, APHIS 7002, APHIS 7006A, APHIS 7008, APHIS 7010A, APHIS 7033, APHIS 7040A, APHIS 7041, APHIS 7050, APHIS 7023A, APHIS 7023B, APHIS 7031, APHIS 7040, APHIS 7040B, APHIS 7003, APHIS 7003A, APHIS 7010, APHIS 7011, APHIS 7011A, APHIS 7019	Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats On Hand ,   Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats ,   Exercise Plan for Dogs ,   Record of Acquisition, Disposition or Transport of Animals ,   Continuation Sheet for Record of Acquisition, Disposition or Transport of Animals ,   Annual Report of Research Facility ,   Site Specific Annual Report of Research Facility ,   Federal Debt Collection Form ,   Request for Voluntary License Termination or Registration Cancellation ,   U.S. Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals ,   Program of Veterinary Care ,   Continuation Sheet for Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats ,   Inspection Report ,   Itinerary of Exhibition With Overnight Travel Continuation Sheet ,   Notification of Change ,   Continuation of Application and Permit to Import Live Dogs for Resale ,   Live Dog Import Health and Rabies Certificate ,   Environment Enhancement Program for Nonhuman Primates ,   Continuation Sheet for Annual Report of Research Facility ,   Annual Report of Research Facility Column E Explanation ,   Credit Card Payment Authorization ,   Application and Permit to Import Live Dogs for Resale ,   Additional Information for Application and Permit to Import Live Dogs for Resale ,   Application for License Renewal and Annual Report ,   Application for New License ,   Itinerary of Exhibition With Overnight Travel ,   Application for Registration Update ,   Application for New Registration ,   Record of Animals On Hand
Animal Welfare (Individuals)	APHIS 7087	Animal Welfare Complaint Worksheet

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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	1,164,585	1,164,585	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	366,030	366,030	0	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $14,530,440

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.     Yes

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.     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? 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: 02/05/2021

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