In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. In the next request, the agency should ensure that the burden estimates are properly attributed to the affected public and provide a crosswalk between the respondent numbers in APHIS Form 71 and those used for each IC.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2007
6 Months From Approved
93,733
0
0
54,946
0
0
0
0
0
The effective implementation of NPIP necessitates the use of information collection activities from meat-type chicken slaughter plants, turkey slaughter plants, and table-egg producers who choose to participate in this voluntary plan. This will require the completion of necessary forms when submitting samples from flock monitoring to authorized laboratories. In additions, they would be required to maintain records.
USDA is planning to facilitate the surveillance of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) through the voluntary participation of meat-type chicken slaughter plants, turkey slaughter plants, and table-egg producers.
APHIS is starting a completely new part of the NPIP for commercial table-egg layers, meat-type chicken and turkey slaughter plants for the isolation and identification of AI and rapid stamping out of outbreaks.
$470,603
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Andrew Rhorer 770 922-3496
No
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.