Conditions for Payment of Avian Influenza Indemnity Claims

OMB Control No: 0579-0440	ICR Reference No: 202603-0579-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202107-0579-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No: 0579-0440
Title: Conditions for Payment of Avian Influenza Indemnity Claims
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/25/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2026
Responses	22,038	19,763
Time Burden (Hours)	49,814	48,714
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected is used to characterize and understand the scope of on-farm biosecurity practices, and to further develop plans for minimizing future outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) using improved control options.

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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:
	90 FR 42557	09/03/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 14519	03/25/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Business VS 9-13 (Owner), VS 9-13 (Contract Grower), VS 9-14, VS 9-15, VS 9-16, VS 1-23, VS 1-23A Appraisal and Indemnity Request Form ,   Appraisal and Indemnity Request Form ,   Indemnity and Compensation Decision Determination Worksheet ,   Compost Windrow Checklists ,   Initial Contact Epidemiological Report ,   Appraisal and Indemnity Claim ,   Appraisal and Indemnity Claim Continuation Sheet State VS 1-23, VS 1-23A, VS 9-14 Indemnity and Compensation Decision Determination Worksheet ,   Appraisal and Indemnity Claim ,   Appraisal and Indemnity Claim Continuation Sheet

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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	22,038	19,763	0	1,000	1,275	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	49,814	48,714	0	500	600	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 a program change increase of +50 business respondents resulting in an increase of +1,000 responses and +500 total burden hours with the VS adding the HPAI Biosecurity Incentive Program Participating Premises Agreement activity to this information collection. There is an adjustment decrease of -1 state respondents; however, there an increase of +1,275 responses resulting in an increase of +600 total burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,808,279

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: Elena Behnke 770 922-3496

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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: 03/25/2026

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