NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM (NAHMS)

OMB Control No: 0579-0079	ICR Reference No: 199001-0579-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198910-0579-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM (NAHMS)
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: 01/24/1990
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/16/1990
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this collection of information is approved through December 1991. APHIS should submit to OMB the National Summary report, the end product of this collection, as it is published. Also, APHIS should conduct and submit to OMB before December 1991, a report evaluating its success in reaching the survey's stated goals, to generate scientifically and statistically reliable information on the prevalence and economic importance of livestock diseases. Such a report should include an analysis of the adequacy of the survey's structure and design.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/1991	12/31/1991	02/28/1990
Responses	70,000	0	22,500
Time Burden (Hours)	12,740	0	6,750
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY AND THOSE ASSOCIATED WITH IT, INCLUDING APHIS, NEED VALID INFORMATION ON THE INCIDENCE, PREVALENCE, TRENDS, AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LIVESTOCK DISEASES. SUCH INFORMATION BENEFITS, STATE/FEDERAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING, DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PHARMACEUTICA PRODUCTS, IMPLEMENTING HERD HEALTH PROGRAMS, ETC. AFFECTED PUBLIC: LIVESTOCK OWNERS.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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 NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM (NAHMS) NAHMS-5, 6, 7, 8, 9,, 10

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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	70,000	22,500	0	47,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	12,740	6,750	0	5,990	0	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:

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: $0

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: 01/16/1990

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