National Veterinary Services Laboratories Request Forms

OMB Control No: 0579-0430	ICR Reference No: 202410-0579-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202406-0579-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Veterinary Services Laboratories Request Forms
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/07/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2025
Responses	4,079	5,101
Time Burden (Hours)	1,013	1,223
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: To carry out the mission of safeguarding the U.S. animal population, USDA requests information from various labs so that they obtain supplies, reagents, and training from USDA.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 171 10401-18 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:
	89 FR 57843	07/16/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 214	11/05/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title Form No. Form Name Foreign Federal Government VS 4-9, VS 4-10, VS 4-11 Request for Reagents or Supplies ,   NVSL Contact Information Update ,   NVSL Application for Laboratory Training Individuals VS 4-10 NVSL Contact Information Update Private Sector VS 4-12, VS 4-9, VS 4-10, VS 4-11 Request for Reagents or Supplies ,   NVSL Contact Information Update ,   NVSL Application for Laboratory Training ,   National Veterinary Services Laboratories Kit and Instrument Order Form State VS 4-12, VS 4-9, VS 4-10, VS 4-11 Request for Reagents or Supplies ,   NVSL Contact Information Update ,   NVSL Application for Laboratory Training ,   National Veterinary Services Laboratories Kit and Instrument Order Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	4,079	5,101	0	0	-1,022	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,013	1,223	0	0	-210	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: Change(s) in estimate due to Agency discretion include: •There are no changes due to Agency discretion. Change(s) in estimate due to adjustments in estimate are due to tracking revisions and increased accuracy in reporting, despite somewhat increased disease-related activity in the United States: •Requests for Reagents or Supplies (VS 4-9) estimates had a decrease in 145 respondents, 1,548 estimated responses and 386 estimated hours of burden. Estimates are attributed more likely due to laboratories being prepared and having the materials to conduct testing in stock. •Request for Training at NVSL (VS 4-11) estimates had a decrease of 11 respondents but an increase of 727 estimated responses and increase of 162 estimated hours of burden. Estimates are attributed to Novel disease situations and respondents being prepared for possible African swine fever incursions and an uptick in avian influenza. •NVSL Laboratories Kit and Instrument Order Form (VS 4-12) estimates had a decrease of 1 estimated response, 201 estimated responses, and 6 hours of estimated hours of burden. Estimates attributed to laboratories being prepared being prepared and having the materials in stock.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $198,106

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? No

Agency Contact: Lori Swiderski 515 337-7405

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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: 11/07/2024

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