82 FR 21364 - Notice of Request for a Reinstatement of an Information Collection; National Animal Health Monitoring System; Beef 2017 Study
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 87 (May 8, 2017)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 87 (May 8, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-09253 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 87 (Monday, May 8, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 21364-21365] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-09253] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS-2017-0031] Notice of Request for a Reinstatement of an Information Collection; National Animal Health Monitoring System; Beef 2017 Study AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Reinstatement of an information collection; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request the reinstatement of an information collection to support the National Animal Health Monitoring System's Beef 2017 Study. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July 7, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0031. Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2017-0031, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737- 1238. Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017- 0031 or in our reading room, which is located in Room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799-7039 before coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the Beef 2017 Study, contact Mr. Bill Kelley, Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building B, MS 2E6, Fort Collins, CO 80526; 970-494- 7270. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Ms. [[Page 21365]] Kimberly Hardy, APHIS' Information Collection Coordinator, at 301-851- 2483. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: National Animal Health Monitoring System; Beef 2017 Study. OMB Control Number: 0579-0326. Type of Request: Reinstatement of an information collection. Abstract: Under the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is authorized, among other things, to protect the health of U.S. livestock and poultry populations by preventing the introduction and interstate spread of serious diseases and pests of livestock and by eradicating such diseases from the United States when feasible. In connection with this mission, APHIS operates the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), which collects data on the prevalence and economic importance of livestock diseases and associated risk factors. NAHMS' national studies are a collaborative industry and government initiative to help determine the most effective means of preventing and controlling diseases of livestock. APHIS is the only agency responsible for collecting data on livestock health. APHIS plans to conduct the Beef 2017 Study as part of an ongoing series of NAHMS studies on the U.S. livestock population. The purpose of this study is to collect information to describe trends in beef cow- calf health and management practices; describe management practices and producer beliefs related to animal welfare, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship, recordkeeping, and animal identification; and describe antimicrobial use practices (stewardship) and determine the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of potential food- safety pathogens. This study will require completion of producer agreements, consent forms, and on-farm questionnaires. In addition, biologic and forage sampling will be available to selected participants who complete the Veterinary Services Initial Visit questionnaire. The information collected through this study will be analyzed and organized into descriptive reports. One of the reports will present change over time from previous NAHMS beef studies. In addition, several information sheets will be derived from this report and disseminated by APHIS to producers, academia, veterinarians, and other stakeholders and interested parties. Participation in this study is voluntary and up to the producer to decide whether or not he or she wishes to participate. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities for 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.4 hours per response. Respondents: Beef producers. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 4,000. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 4. Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 14,842. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,894 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 3rd day of May 2017. Michael C. Gregoire, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2017-09253 Filed 5-5-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER potential persons who are to respond to DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
contains documents other than rules or the collection of information that such
proposed rules that are applicable to the persons are not required to respond to Animal and Plant Health Inspection
public. Notices of hearings and investigations, Service
the collection of information unless it
committee meetings, agency decisions and
rulings, delegations of authority, filing of displays a currently valid OMB control [Docket No. APHIS–2017–0031]
petitions and applications and agency number.
statements of organization and functions are Notice of Request for a Reinstatement
examples of documents appearing in this
Food Safety and Inspection Service of an Information Collection; National
section. Title: State Meat and Poultry Animal Health Monitoring System;
Inspection Programs. Beef 2017 Study
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OMB Control Number: 0583–New. AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
Summary of Collection: The Food
Submission for OMB Review; Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has ACTION: Reinstatement of an information
Comment Request collection; comment request.
been delegated the authority to exercise
May 3, 2017. the functions of the Secretary as SUMMARY: In accordance with the
The Department of Agriculture has provided in the Federal Meat Inspection Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
submitted the following information Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and notice announces the Animal and Plant
collection requirement(s) to OMB for the Poultry Products Inspection Act Health Inspection Service’s intention to
review and clearance under the (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et seq.) These request the reinstatement of an
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, statutes mandate that FSIS protect the information collection to support the
Public Law 104–13. Comments are public by ensuring that meat and, National Animal Health Monitoring
requested regarding (1) whether the poultry products are safe, wholesome, System’s Beef 2017 Study.
collection of information is necessary not adulterated, and properly labeled DATES: We will consider all comments
for the proper performance of the and packaged. that we receive on or before July 7,
functions of the agency, including 2017.
whether the information will have Need and Use of the Information:
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the FSIS will collect information from ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
agency’s estimate of burden including federally-assisted States having Meat by either of the following methods:
the validity of the methodology and and Poultry Inspection programs that • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance operate under a cooperative agreement http://www.regulations.gov/
the quality, utility and clarity of the with FSIS and are subject to the #!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0031.
information to be collected; and (4) comprehensive State review process. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
ways to minimize the burden of the This will ensure that their programs Send your comment to Docket No.
collection of information on those who operate in a manner that is at least equal APHIS–2017–0031, Regulatory Analysis
are to respond, including through the to FSIS’ Federal Inspection program in and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station
use of appropriate automated, 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118,
the protection of public interest; comply
electronic, mechanical, or other Riverdale, MD 20737–1238.
with requirements of Federal Civil Supporting documents and any
technological collection techniques or Rights laws and regulations; meet
other forms of information technology. comments we receive on this docket
necessary laboratory quality assurance may be viewed at http://
Comments regarding this information
standards and testing frequencies; and www.regulations.gov/
collection received by June 7, 2017 will
have the capability to perform #!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0031 or
be considered. Written comments
microbiology and food chemistry in our reading room, which is located in
should be addressed to: Desk Officer for
Agriculture, Office of Information and methods that are ‘‘at least equal to’’ Room 1141 of the USDA South
Regulatory Affairs, Office of methods performed in FSIS laboratories. Building, 14th Street and Independence
Management and Budget (OMB), New Description of Respondents: State, Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal
Executive Office Building, 725 17th Local or Tribal Government. reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30
Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Number of Respondents: 27.
Commenters are encouraged to submit holidays. To be sure someone is there to
their comments to OMB via email to: Frequency of Responses: Reporting: help you, please call (202) 799–7039
OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or Annually. before coming.
fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Total Burden Hours: 6,887. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail information on the Beef 2017 Study,
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Ruth Brown, contact Mr. Bill Kelley, Supervisory
Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250–
7602. Copies of the submission(s) may Departmental Information Collection Management and Program Analyst,
be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. Clearance Officer. Center for Epidemiology and Animal
An agency may not conduct or [FR Doc. 2017–09210 Filed 5–5–17; 8:45 am] Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre
sponsor a collection of information BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P Avenue, Building B, MS 2E6, Fort
unless the collection of information Collins, CO 80526; 970–494–7270. For
displays a currently valid OMB control copies of more detailed information on
number and the agency informs the information collection, contact Ms.
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Kimberly Hardy, APHIS’ Information parties. Participation in this study is DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Collection Coordinator, at 301–851– voluntary and up to the producer to
2483. decide whether or not he or she wishes Forest Service
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: to participate.
Announcement of the Record of
Title: National Animal Health We are asking the Office of Decision for the Rosemont Copper
Monitoring System; Beef 2017 Study. Management and Budget (OMB) to Project
OMB Control Number: 0579–0326. approve our use of these information
Type of Request: Reinstatement of an collection activities for 3 years. AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
information collection. ACTION:Notice of Announcement of a
Abstract: Under the Animal Health The purpose of this notice is to solicit Record of Decision.
Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.), comments from the public (as well as
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection affected agencies) concerning our SUMMARY: The Forest Service, USDA, is
Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department information collection. These comments issuing this notice to advise the public
of Agriculture is authorized, among will help us: that the Coronado National Forest
other things, to protect the health of (1) Evaluate whether the collection of Supervisor is expected to sign the
U.S. livestock and poultry populations Record of Decision for the Rosemont
information is necessary for the proper
by preventing the introduction and Copper Project.
performance of the functions of the
interstate spread of serious diseases and DATES: The Record of Decision is
Agency, including whether the
pests of livestock and by eradicating expected to be signed in early June,
information will have practical utility;
such diseases from the United States 2017, by the Coronado National Forest
when feasible. In connection with this (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our Supervisor Kerwin Dewberry.
mission, APHIS operates the National estimate of the burden of the collection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Animal Health Monitoring System of information, including the validity of further information, please contact
(NAHMS), which collects data on the the methodology and assumptions used; Sarah Elizabeth Baxter, Coronado
prevalence and economic importance of (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and National Forest, 300 W. Congress,
livestock diseases and associated risk clarity of the information to be Tucson, Arizona 85701, sbaxter@
factors. collected; and fs.fed.us, or at (520) 388–8348.
NAHMS’ national studies are a Additional information concerning the
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collaborative industry and government Rosemont Copper Project may be
collection of information on those who obtained at the project Web site by
initiative to help determine the most
are to respond, through use, as visiting http://www.rosemonteis.us.
effective means of preventing and
appropriate, of automated, electronic, Individuals who use
controlling diseases of livestock. APHIS
is the only agency responsible for mechanical, and other collection telecommunication devices for the deaf
collecting data on livestock health. technologies; e.g., permitting electronic (TDD) may call the Federal Information
APHIS plans to conduct the Beef 2017 submission of responses. Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339
Study as part of an ongoing series of Estimate of Burden: The public between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,
NAHMS studies on the U.S. livestock reporting burden for this collection of Eastern Standard Time, Monday
population. The purpose of this study is information is estimated to average 0.4 through Friday.
to collect information to describe trends hours per response. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
in beef cow-calf health and management Record of Decision (ROD) for the
Respondents: Beef producers.
practices; describe management Rosemont Copper Project (RCP) is
practices and producer beliefs related to Estimated Annual Number of expected to be signed in early June,
animal welfare, emergency Respondents: 4,000. 2017 by Coronado National Forest
preparedness, environmental Estimated Annual Number of Supervisor Kerwin Dewberry. The
stewardship, recordkeeping, and animal Responses per Respondent: 4. Rosemont Copper Project Final
identification; and describe Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
Estimated Annual Number of
antimicrobial use practices and draft ROD were released on
Responses: 14,842. December 13, 2013. The FEIS and ROD
(stewardship) and determine the
prevalence and antimicrobial resistance Estimated Total Annual Burden on describe the decisions made with regard
patterns of potential food-safety Respondents: 5,894 hours. (Due to to the Rosemont Project to (1) select the
pathogens. averaging, the total annual burden hours ‘‘Barrel’’ alternative and approve the
This study will require completion of may not equal the product of the annual mine plan of operations once amended,
producer agreements, consent forms, number of responses multiplied by the and (2) to amend the 1986 Forest Plan
and on-farm questionnaires. In addition, reporting burden per response.) by creating a new management area
biologic and forage sampling will be All responses to this notice will be located around the mine site. The
available to selected participants who objection period commenced on
summarized and included in the request
complete the Veterinary Services Initial Wednesday, January 1, 2014 and later
for OMB approval. All comments will
Visit questionnaire. closed on Friday, February 14, 2014.
also become a matter of public record.
The information collected through The ROD selected Alternative 4—Barrel
this study will be analyzed and Done in Washington, DC, this 3rd day of Alternative (referred to in the ROD as
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organized into descriptive reports. One May 2017. the ‘‘selected action’’). The proposed
of the reports will present change over Michael C. Gregoire, project will be conducted on
time from previous NAHMS beef Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant approximately 995 acres of private land
studies. In addition, several information Health Inspection Service. owned by Hudbay Minerals; 3,670 acres
sheets will be derived from this report [FR Doc. 2017–09253 Filed 5–5–17; 8:45 am] of Forest Service lands; and 75 acres of
and disseminated by APHIS to Arizona State Land Department land.
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
producers, academia, veterinarians, and The operation will produce copper,
other stakeholders and interested molybdenum and silver concentrates.
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| Action | Reinstatement of an information collection; comment request. | |
| Dates | We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July 7, 2017. | |
| Contact | For information on the Beef 2017 Study, contact Mr. Bill Kelley, Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building B, MS 2E6, Fort Collins, CO 80526; 970-494- 7270. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy, APHIS' Information Collection Coordinator, at 301-851- 2483. | |
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