Animal Welfare

OMB Control No: 0579-0036	ICR Reference No: 201710-0579-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201503-0579-013
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Animal Welfare
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 11/13/2017
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/06/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2018	10/31/2018	10/31/2018
Responses	216,171	0	216,171
Time Burden (Hours)	136,364	0	136,364
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) 7003, 7003A, 7005, 7006, 7009, 7011, 7001, 7006A, 7002, 7020A, 7023, 7019, 7011A, 7023A, APHIS 7020, 7001A, 7020 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) ,   CONTINUATION SHEET FOR ANNUAL REPORT OF RESEARCH FACILITY ,   APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION, REGISTRATION UPDATE ,   Record of Acquisition, Disposition, or TRansport of Animals ,   Animal Care (Program of Veterinary Care for Research Facilities or Exhibitors/Dealers Animal Welfare (State, Local, and Tribal Governments) APHIS 7009, APHIS 7001, APHIS 7003A, APHIS 7002, APHIS 7005, APHIS 7006, APHIS 7006A, APHIS 7003, APHIS 7020 Request for Approval of Holding Facility ,   Application for License - New License ,   Application for License - Renewal ,   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 ,   Animal Care - Program of Veterinary Care for Research Facilities or Exhibitors/Dealers 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	216,171	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	136,364	136,364	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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: 10/06/2017

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