Animal Welfare

OMB Control No: 0579-0036	ICR Reference No: 201503-0579-013
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201102-0579-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Animal Welfare
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/21/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/31/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2015
Responses	216,171	0	95,937
Time Burden (Hours)	136,364	0	95,160
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The records and reports herein provide APHIS with the data necessary for the review and evaluation of program compliance by regulated facilities, and provide a workable enforcement system to carry out the requirements of the AWA.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2131 Name of Law: Animal Welfare 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:
	80 FR 485	01/06/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 16359	03/27/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name Animal Welfare (Private Sector) 7023, 7019, 7011A, 7023A, APHIS 7020, 7001A, 7020, 7003, 7003A, 7005, 7006, 7009, 7011, 7001, 7006A, 7002, 7020A Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats ,   Record of Acquisition and Dogs and Cats on Hand ,   Record of Acquisition, Disposition or Transport of Animals ,   United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals ,   Application for License (Renewal) ,   Application for License (New License) ,   Request for Approval of Holding Facility ,   Application for Registration ,   Annual Report of Research Facility ,   Record of Animals on Hand ,   Continuation Sheet for Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats ,   United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals (Continuation Sheet) ,   Continuation Sheet for Record of Acquisition, Disposition or Transport of Animals (Other than Dogs and Cats) ,   Animal Care (Program of Veterinary Care for Research Facilities or Exhibitors/Dealers ,   CONTINUATION SHEET FOR ANNUAL REPORT OF RESEARCH FACILITY ,   APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION, REGISTRATION UPDATE ,   Record of Acquisition, Disposition, or TRansport of Animals Animal Welfare (State, Local, and Tribal Governments) APHIS 7001, APHIS 7003A, APHIS 7002, APHIS 7005, APHIS 7006, APHIS 7006A, APHIS 7003, APHIS 7020, APHIS 7009 Request for Approval of Holding Facility ,   Application for License - New License ,   Application for License - Renewal ,   Animal Care - Program of Veterinary Care for Research Facilities or Exhibitors/Dealers ,   Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats On Hand ,   Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats ,   Continuation Sheet for Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats ,   United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals ,   Record of Acquisition, Disposition, or Transport of Animals Individuals

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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	216,171	95,937	0	120,234	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	136,364	95,160	0	41,204	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: There is a program change of +41,204 hours and +120,234 responses due to the merging of 0579-0361 and 0579-0392 into this information collection. Submission of Itineraries is new to this information collection and was added from 0579-0361. The following items are new to this information collection and were added from 0579-0392: • Approval for less than minimum housing requirements for dogs and cats • Written standard procedures (plan) for exercise and recording thereof And Documentation for exercise exemption and recordkeeping • Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers • Shipping documents and written instructions for food, water, mediation, and special care attached to enclosure • Certification by Consignor and attending veterinarians that animal is acclimated to temperature outside requirements • Marking requirements for transport enclosure ("live animals") • Perimeter fencing variance from requirements In addition to the new items identified above, 0579-0392 adds additional burden to many of the existing burden items because, of the "new" additional/different regulated groups/respondents to the AWA.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,076,498

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Barbara Kohn 301 734-7833

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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: 03/31/2015

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