Swine 2006 Study

OMB Control No: 0579-0315	ICR Reference No: 200609-0579-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Swine 2006 Study
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/22/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/30/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	10,005	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	11,769	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Swine 2006 Study consists of two components: a large-enterprise survey and a small-enterprise survey. APHIS will use the information collected in the study to examine trends in swine health management relating to management practices, infection control, and antimicrobial usage.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 391 Name of Law: Animal Industry Act of 1884    US Code: 7 USC 8308 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:
	71 FR 102	05/26/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 190	10/02/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Swine 2006 Study - Small Producer NAHMS 177 Small Producer Telephone Questionnaire Swine 2006 Study - Small Producer (Non-response) NAHMS 177 Small Producer Telephone Questionnaire Swine 2006 Study (Non-responses) Large NAHMS 176, NAHMS 179, NAHMS 180, NAHMS 181, NAHMS 184, NAHMS 178, NAHMS 183 VMO Biologic Testing Form - Fecal ,   Producer Evaluation ,   VS Initial Visit Questionnaire ,   Producer Agreement - Large Producer ,   NASS General Swine Farm Report Questionnaire ,   Second Visit Questionnaire ,   VMO Biologic Testing Form - Blood Swine 2006 Study - Farms NAHMS 179, NAHMS 181, NAHMS 183, NAHMS 184, NAHMS 176, NAHMS 178, NAHMS 180 General Swine Farm Report ,   Swine 2006 Initial VS Visit ,   NAHMS Swine 2006 Blood Collection Record ,   NAHMS Swine 2006 Fecal Collection Record ,   Swine 2006 Producer Agreement ,   NAHMS Swine 2006 Study Producer Evaluation ,   Swine 2006 Second VS Visit

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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	10,005	0	0	10,005	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,769	0	0	11,769	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: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection of information resulting in a program change of 11,769 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $386,249

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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

Agency Contact: Sandra Warnken 970 494-7193

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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: 11/30/2006

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