National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NAHMS FORM - 57 National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Form and Instruction	Modified
APHIS 71 - 0299.xls Supplementary Document	2009-08-26
SS Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2009-08-26
SS Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-08-26
APHIS 79.xls Supplementary Document	2009-06-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
2511	National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Form and Instruction	Modified
189867	National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Non-responses Other-Place Holder	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0579-0299	ICR Reference No: 200908-0579-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200906-0579-010
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 10/15/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/26/2009
Terms of Clearance: ICR was submitted improperly as a Revision. Supporting Statement indicates that no changes have been made and APHIS is simply seeking reapproval. Pleas resubmit as an Extension.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2009	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2010
Responses	600	0	600
Time Burden (Hours)	2,400	0	2,400
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The NAHRS collects data monthly from State Veterinarians on the presence or absence of specific diseases of interest to the Office International des Epizoties (OIE).

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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:
	74 FR 45	03/10/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 134	07/15/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Non-responses
National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS)	NAHMS FORM - 57, NAHMS-57	National Animal Health (NAHRS) Monthly Report ,   National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Monthly Report Form

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $79,913

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 08/26/2009

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