Study of Human Behavior and Attitudes Linked to Human-Deer Transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
WS XXXX Deer Survey Appendix F NASS Review - update.docx Supplementary Document	2025-04-28
WS XXXX Deer Survey APHIS 79.xlsx Supplementary Document	2025-03-05
WS XXXX Deer Survey APHIS 71.xlsx Supplementary Document	2025-03-05
WS XXXX Deer Survey APHIS SS-B 20250428.docx Supporting Statement B	2025-04-28
WS XXXX Deer Survey APHIS SS-A 20250428.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-04-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
274555	Individuals - Non Responsive Other-Non Responsive	New
274296	Individuals - Responsive Other-Questionnaire	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202503-0579-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No: WS STUDY
Title: Study of Human Behavior and Attitudes Linked to Human-Deer Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/18/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	105,000	0
Time Burden (Hours)	7,868	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Information collection to measure key cognitive, social, and behavioral factors related to human-deer SCV2 transmission dynamics and inform future management strategies and surveillance practices. The data collection supports determining the predictive relationship between (a) human values, attitudes, and beliefs and (b) human behaviors at the human-white tailed deer interface; identifying human behaviors and land-use characteristics that may lead to spillover or spillback of SCV2 from humans to white tailed deer; determining the likely response of individuals to different management interventions; and improving risk assessment and forecasting capabilities of SCV2 hotspots in white tail deer.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 8351 Name of Law: Act of March 2, 1931
  

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:
	89 FR 94702	11/29/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 46135	09/25/2025
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
Individuals - Non Responsive
Individuals - Responsive

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	105,000	0	0	105,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,868	0	0	7,868	0	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New information collection to measure key cognitive, social, and behavioral factors related to human-deer SCV2 transmission dynamics The survey involves an estimated 60,000 respondents providing an estimated 105,000 responses and 7,868 hours of burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $945,689

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? No

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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: 12/18/2025

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