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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 87840]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25675]

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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 5, 2024 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
are requested regarding; 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; the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by December 
5, 2024 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for 
the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days 
of the publication of this notice on the following website 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function. An agency may not 
conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of 
information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the 
agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection 
of information that such persons are not required to respond to the 
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 
control number.

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

    Title: National Veterinary Services Laboratories Request Forms.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0430.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 
8301-8317) provides the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
prohibit or restrict, through orders and regulations, the importation 
or entry of any animal, article, or means of conveyance if USDA 
determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent 
the introduction or spread of any pest or disease of livestock within 
the United States. Disease prevention is the most effective method for 
maintaining a healthy animal population.
    In connection with this disease prevention mission, the Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services 
Laboratories (NVSL) safeguard U.S. animal health and contribute to 
public health by ensuring that timely and accurate laboratory support 
is provided by their nationwide animal health diagnostic system.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information 
using VS Form 4-9, Request for Reagents or Supplies; VS Form 4-10, NVSL 
Customer Contact Update; and VS Form 4-11, NVSL Application for 
Laboratory Training and; VS Form 12, NVSL Laboratories Kit and 
Instrument Order form. These forms are used to safeguard the U.S. 
animal population from pests and diseases. If the information was 
collected less frequently or not collected, APHIS would be unable to 
process reagent orders or provide requested training.
    Description of Respondents: Foreign Federal Government; Individuals 
or households; Businesses; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 970.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,013.

Rachelle Ragland-Greene,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-25675 Filed 11-4-24; 8:45 am]
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