The information provided by these documents is critical to APHIS' ability to prevent the interstate spread of END, which is highly contagious and capable of causing significant economic harm to the US poultry industry.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: The Animal Health Protection Act
There have been no outbreaks of END or Chalamydiosis since 2004. Consequently, the burden hours have decreased from 35 to 6.
$270
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Mark Teachman 301 734-8073
No
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