9 CFR 75 Communicable Diseases in Horses

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 10-11 Communicable Diseases in Horses - Private sector Form	Modified
0127 SS 20171116.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-01-31
0127 79 20171107.xlsx Supplementary Document	2018-01-26
0127 71 20171107.xlsx Supplementary Document	2018-01-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
229851	Communicable Diseases in Horses - State	New
2222	Communicable Diseases in Horses - Private sector Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0579-0127	ICR Reference No: 201611-0579-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201406-0579-009
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No: 0579-0127
Title: 9 CFR 75 Communicable Diseases in Horses
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/24/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/31/2018
Terms of Clearance: Before this ICR is resubmitted, USDA should convert VS FORM 1-27 to a common form.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2018
Responses	1,416,075	0	1,681,142
Time Burden (Hours)	118,005	0	139,547
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to ensure the safe movement of horses through the use of several forms certifying their well being.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 21 USC 117 Name of Law: Animal Industry Act of 1884
  

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:
	81 FR 176	09/12/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 4463	01/31/2018
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
Communicable Diseases in Horses - Private sector	10-11, VS 10-12, VS 1-27 APR 2009.doc	Equine Infectious Anemia Laboratory Test ,   Equine Infectious Anemia Supplemental Investigation ,   Permit for Movement of Restricted Animals
Communicable Diseases in Horses - State

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	1,416,075	1,681,142	0	6,021	-271,088	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	118,005	139,547	0	962	-22,504	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: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is a program change increase of +477 respondents and +6021 responses resulting in an increase of +962 total burden hours. This increase is due to APHIS now including burden associated with new requirements, associated with the Approval of EIA Laboratories and Diagnostic Facilities, which include: • Proposal to Conduct Laboratory EIA Testing • Review of requirements and interview • Agreement to Conduct EIA Testing • Inspection • Memorandum of Recommendation and Justification • Monthly Summary Reporting • Denial and Withdrawal of Approval of Laboratories There is adjustment decrease of -18,776 respondents and -271,088 responses resulting in a decrease of -22,504 total burden Hours. This decrease is due to fewer EIA laboratory tests were conducted in the past year, which accounts for the decreases.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,504

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? 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: 01/31/2018

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