VS Form 17-29 and VS Form 17-129 both have multiple OMB control numbers. USDA should consider converting both of these to common forms, thus establishing a single OMB control number for each.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2017
5,359
0
1,937
827
0
485
0
0
0
The purpose of the collection is for APHIS to collect information from the repondents to document the importation of horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs from regions where screwworm is known to exist; and to further prevent the importation of screwworm into the United States.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: The Animal Health Protection Act
Agency refined its interpretation of burden in the CFR and accounted for three additional ICs for businesses - requests for health certificates, declarations of importation, and scheduling of quarantine facilities. The previous scope was limited to applying for import permits.
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.
Form VS Form 17-29 Importation of Horses, Ruminants, Swine, and Dogs; Inspection and treatment for screwworm - Business
0579-0165 2017 APHIS 79.pdf
Importation of Horses, Ruminants, Swine, and Dogs; Inspection and treatment for screwworm - Foreign Government