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# Notices Federal Register 

### 27712

Vol. 77, No. 92

Friday, May 11, 2012

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** 

**[Docket No. APHIS–2012–0015]**

**Notice of Request for Revision and Extension of Approval of an**  **Information Collection; National Veterinary Accreditation Program** 

**AGENCY :**  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

**ACTION :**  Revision and extension of approval 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 approval of a revision and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the National Veterinary Accreditation Program.

**DATES :**  We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July 10,

2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments by either of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/ #!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2012-0015-

0001

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• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2012–0015, 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-2012-0015 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 National Veterinary Accreditation Program, contact Dr. Todd Behre, Veterinary Medical Officer, National Veterinary Accreditation Program, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–3401. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–2908.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Title: National Veterinary Accreditation Program.

OMB Number: 0579–0297. Type of Request: Revision and extension of approval of an information collection.

Abstract: Under the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to protect the health of U.S. livestock by preventing the introduction and interstate spread of serious diseases and pests of livestock and for eradicating such diseases from the United States when feasible. This authority has been delegated to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). In connection with this mission, the U.S. Department of Agriculture established the National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) so that accredited private practitioners can assist Federal veterinarians in controlling animal diseases and facilitating the movement of animals. Regulations concerning the accreditation of veterinarians and the suspension and revocation of accreditation are in 9 CFR, chapter I, subchapter J (parts 160 through 162).

In 2010, APHIS amended its regulations dealing specifically with the requirements and standards for accredited veterinarians and the suspension and revocation of accreditation. As part of these amendments, APHIS established two accreditation categories in place of the previous single category; required accredited veterinarians to complete supplemental training modules, required accredited veterinarians to obtain written approval from APHIS before performing accredited duties in a different State, and required renewal of accreditation every 3 years. These changes were designed to increase the training and awareness of accredited veterinarians regarding disease surveillance, disease prevention, and preparedness for animal health emergencies in the United States. These requirements involve the use of the VS
Form 1–36A.

We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of this information collection activity for an additional 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 0.50 hours per response.

Respondents: Veterinarians. Estimated annual number of respondents: 23,800.

Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.

Estimated annual number of

responses: 23,800.

Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 11,900 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.


### 27713 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 92 / Friday, May 11, 2012 / Notices

Done in Washington, DC, this 7th day of May 2012. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

[FR Doc. 2012–11416 Filed 5–10–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3410–34–P**

**COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS**

**Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Connecticut Advisory**  **Committee**

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a planning meeting of the Connecticut State Advisory Committee will convene at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012 at the University of Connecticut, School of Law, Faculty Lounge, 55 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105. The purpose of the planning meeting is for review and approval of Advisory Committee report.

Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office by Monday, June 25, 2012. Comments may be mailed to the Eastern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 624 9th Street NW., Suite 740, Washington, DC 20425, faxed to (202) 376–7548, or emailed to ero@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information should contact the Eastern Regional Office at

202–376–7533.

Persons needing accessibility services should contact the Eastern Regional Office at least ten (10) working days before the scheduled date of the meeting.

Records generated from these meetings may be inspected and reproduced at the Eastern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meetings. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission’s Web site, http://

www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Eastern Regional Office at the above email or street address or phone number.

The meetings will be conducted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Commission and FACA.

Dated in Washington, DC, May 8, 2012. Peter Minarik, Acting Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Unit.

[FR Doc. 2012–11375 Filed 5–10–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6335–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE** 

**Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request** 

The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).

Agency: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

Title: Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser.

OMB Control Number: 0694–0021. Form Number(s): BIS–711. Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a currently approved information collection).

Burden Hours: 39. Number of Respondents: 147. Average Hours per Response: 16 minutes.

Needs and Uses: This collection is required by Section 748.11 of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The Form BIS–711 or letter puts the importer on notice of the special nature of the goods proposed for export and conveys a commitment against illegal disposition. In order to effectively control commodities, BIS must have sufficient information regarding the end-use and end-user of the U.S. origin commodities to be exported. The information will assist the licensing officer in making the proper decision on whether to approve or reject the application for the license.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.

Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain benefits.

OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, FAX number (202) 395–7285.

Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0336, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at jjessup@doc.gov

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Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Jasmeet Seehra, OMB Desk Officer, by email to Jasmeet

_K.

_ Seehra@omb.eop.gov, or by fax to (202) 395–5167. Dated: May 7, 2012. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.

[FR Doc. 2012–11370 Filed 5–10–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 3510–33–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE**

**Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request** 

The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Title: Feedback Survey for SemiAnnual Tsunami Warning Communications Test.

OMB Control Number: 0648–0539. Form Number(s): NA. Type of Request: Regular submission (extension of a current information collection).

Number of Respondents: 300. Average Hours per Response: 5 minutes.

Burden Hours: 25. Needs and Uses: This request is for extension of a current information collection.

This information collection supports the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, Public Law 109–424. To assess the effectiveness of NOAA/National Weather Service’s (NWS) Tsunami Warning System, this survey is needed to gather specific feedback information following testing of the associated NWS communications systems. The tests are conducted annually, in March/April and again in September. Post-test feedback information will be requested from emergency managers, the media, law enforcement officials, local government agencies/officials, and the general public. The responses will be solicited for a limited period immediately following completion of the tests, not to exceed seven days. This will be a Web-based survey and will allow for efficient collection of information regarding the effectiveness of the Tsunami Warning System.

Affected Public: Individuals or households, state, local and tribal governments.

Frequency: Semi-annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: OIRA

_ Submission@omb.eop.gov

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Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by