Reinstatement with change of poultry study ICR. The purpose of the collection is to conduct a study to establish baselines for animal health and management practices on U.S. poultry operations, describe management and biosecurity practices of small enterprise operations, and describe producer preparedness for animal health emergencies, including highly pathogenic avian influenza.
US Code:
7 USC 8308
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act
US Code:
7 USC 391
Name of Law: Animal Industry Act of 1884
Reinstatement of ICR with change for updated periodic poultry study. ICR includes an estimated 5,525 respondents, 18,399 responses, and 2,872 hours of burden. Previous IC's were removed and replaced by a new IC for an updated survey and supplemental documents. This submission request is for approval to initiate the Poultry 2025 Small Enterprise Study, which will be the first small enterprise poultry study NAHMS has conducted since 2007, so the ICR is not inviolation.
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:
(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;
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.
NAHMS Small Enterprise Study: A National Study of Layers, Broilers, and Turkeys - Non-Responses