National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VS 12-10 National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Form and Instruction	Modified
0299 SS B 20190516.doc Supporting Statement B	2019-05-29
0299 SS 20190502.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-05-29
0299 79 20190502.xls Supplementary Document	2019-05-03
0299 71 20190502.xls Supplementary Document	2019-05-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
2511	National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Form and Instruction	Modified
190982	National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Non-response Other-Place Holder	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0579-0299	ICR Reference No: 201811-0579-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201211-0579-006
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 09/17/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/05/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved	06/30/2016
Responses	0	0	2
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	2
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 World Organization for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties) (OIE).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 8301 Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act of 2002
  

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:
	84 FR 4765	02/19/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 25232	05/31/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS)	VS 12-10	National List of Reportable Animal Diseases (NLRAD) National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Monthly Report Form
National Animal Health Reporting System (NAHRS) Non-response

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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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This is a reinstatement of a previously approved information collection package resulting in 4,992 total burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $502,551

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: 06/05/2019

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