Chronic wasting disease (CWD) in
cervids is typified by chronic weight loss leading to death
resulting in significant economic and market losses to the U.S.
This collection is a means to manage the herds to prevent further
spread of the disease.
US Code:
7 USC
8301 Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act
Overall, the burden hours
decreased 242,066 hours from 399,602 hours to 157,536 hours. The
responses also decreased 104,860 responses from 150,002 responses
to 45,142 responses. These changes resulted from Lab Submission
being added to the collection, becuase that step in the process was
overlooked in the last submission (+3,200 hours). All other burden
items were adjusted to better reflect what is going to be collected
based on more recent data and APHIS' new approach to this new
porgram.
$83,133
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Patrice Klein 301
851-3435
No
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.