ISA-Payment of Indemnity

OMB Control No: 0579-0192	ICR Reference No: 201805-0579-006
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201503-0579-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: ISA-Payment of Indemnity
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/24/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/12/2018
Terms of Clearance: Before this ICR is renewed, USDA should consider converting VS 1-23, 1-24, 1-26 and 1-23A to common forms and establishing a single OMB control number for each one.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2018
Responses	190	0	182
Time Burden (Hours)	547	0	484
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collection is used to control Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) and prevent its spread in the United States and abroad.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 8301 Name of Law: Animal Health Protection 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:
	83 FR 13723	03/30/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 27308	06/12/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name ISA-Payment of Indemnity Vs 1-26, VS 1-23A, VS-1-22, VS-1-23, VS 1-24 ISA Program Enrollment Form ,   Appraisal and Indemnity Claim ,   Proceeds from Animals Sold for Slaughter ,   Appraisel and Indeminity Request for Affected Premises Using Contract Growers ,   Continuation Sheet Idemnity Claim Form

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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	190	182	0	6	2	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	547	484	0	2	61	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 an adjustment of +63 burden hours due to an adjustment in the estimated time needed to complete the biosecurity audit from 15 minutes to a more accurate 2 hours. The number of responses has increased (from 12 to 13) due to the addition of a marine site. In addition, two new forms have been added with this renewal to collect information that pertains to the proceeds from animals sold for slaughter (VS 1-24) and appraisal and indemnity request for affected premises using contract growers (VS 1-26).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,131

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.     No

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.     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: Teresa Robinson 207 319-3703

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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: 06/12/2018

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