SSB_0920-XXXX_Importation Regulations

Importation Regulations (42 CFR 71)

(OMB Control No. 0920-XXXX)

Supporting Statement B

Request for New Information Collection

4/15/2022

Program Official/Project Officer

Chip Daymude

National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1600 Clifton Road, NE

Atlanta, Georgia 30333

Phone: 404.553.3567

Email: qkh7@cdc.gov

Contents

B. Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods 2

1. Respondent universe and Sampling Methods 2

2. Procedures for the Collection of Information 2

3. Methods to Maximize Response Rates and Deal with No Response 2

4. Tests of Procedures or Methods to be Undertaken 3

5. Individuals Consulted on Statistical Aspects and Individuals Collecting and/or Analyzing Data 3

B. Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods

There are no statistical methods used in the collection of information.

1. Respondent universe and Sampling Methods

There are no sampling methods employed in this information collection. The regulations at 42 CFR part 71 Subpart F outline the respondent universe, which is:

• any person importing dogs, cats, turtles, snakes, lizards, non-human primates (NHPs), civets, African rodents, and/or bats into the United States.

• any person importing human remains into the United States.

CDC regulates the importation of human remains as well as animals and animal products capable of causing human disease. Statute and the existing regulations governing foreign quarantine activities (42 CFR 71) authorize quarantine officers and other personnel to inspect and undertake necessary control measures with respect to conveyances, persons, and shipments of animals and etiologic agents in order to protect the public’s health. Other inspection agencies, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), assist quarantine officers in public health screening of persons, pets, and other importations of public health importance and make referrals to quarantine station staff when indicated.

2. Procedures for the Collection of Information

People wishing to import a dog that was vaccinated overseas dog into the United States must complete an online application (Attachment C) that is available on CDC’s website requesting a CDC Dog Import Permit (Attachment L).

People wishing to import NHPs must first register with CDC as an importer. To do so, they need to email CDC’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine. The email address to express interest in becoming an NHP importer is posted to CDC’s website.

3. Methods to Maximize Response Rates and Deal with No Response

This information collection is a requirement. People who do not complete the required information collection will not be able to import the regulated animal or human remains.

4. Tests of Procedures or Methods to be Undertaken

CDC is continually thinking of ways to streamline and improve the dog importation process and application system, which constitutes the vast majority of information collected under this information collection. While there are no current plans to test new procedures related to the system at this time, CDC may do so in the future.

5. Individuals Consulted on Statistical Aspects and Individuals Collecting and/or Analyzing Data

Not Applicable