Case Control Study on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Poultry 2022
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Emergency
08/24/2022
08/23/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
6 Months From Approved
348
0
155
0
0
0
To conduct a survey of poultry producers to determine causes of and possible mitigation factors against future High Path Aviation Influenza (HPAI) disease outbreaks.
The U.S. is recovering from a massive HPAI outbreak and APHIS wants to conduct a survey of poultry producers to determine causes and possible mitigation against future outbreaks. Seasonal bird migrations are imminent and the Agency's goal is to assess and implement new mitigations before future infections and outbreaks might occur.
Emergency ICR consisting of 270 respondents, 348 responses, and 155 hours of burden related to a survey for assessing HPAI infection factors in the poultry industry.
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.