Animal Care; Standards for Birds for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
02/24/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
150,685
0
128,298
0
0
0
APHIS amended regulations to the Animal Welfare Act by adding standards for birds not bred for use in research under the Animal Welfare Act. 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 Animal Welfare Act (AWA).
US Code:
7 USC 2131
Name of Law: Animal Welfare Act
An amendment to the animal welfare regulations is resulting in an increase of estimates reported in 0579-0036, or new activities created by the rulemaking. These increases are reported in this information collection request. APHIS estimates there are 6,268 respondents affected by this amendment, creating 150,685 responses, and 128,298 hours of burden.
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.