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###### Department of Agriculture

###### Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

          - [Docket No. APHIS-2010-0033]

# AGENCY:

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

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# ACTION:

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 an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for the importation of horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs from regions of the world where screwworm is considered to exist.

# DATES:

                        We will consider all comments that we receive on or before                         **August 3, 2010**                        .                    

# ADDRESSES:

You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
      - Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to ( http://www.regulations.gov/​fdmspublic/​component/​main?​main=​DocketDetail&​d=​APHIS-2010-0033 ) to submit or view comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically.                    
      - Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send one copy of your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2010-0033, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS-2010-0033.

*Reading Room:*                         You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. The reading room 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) 690-2817 before coming.                    

*Other Information:*                         Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at (                        *http://www.aphis.usda.gov*).                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

For information on regulations for the importation of horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs from regions of the world where screwworm is considered to exist, contact Dr. Bettina Cooper, Staff Veterinarian, Technical Trade Services Team—Animals, AOVSA, NCIE, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 39, Riverdale MD 20737; (301) 734-3400. 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:*                     Importation of Horses, Ruminants, Swine, and Dogs; Inspection and Treatment for Screwworm.                

*OMB Number:*                     0579-0165.                

*Type of Request:*                     Extension of approval 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) regulates the importation and interstate movement of certain animals and animal products to prevent the introduction into or dissemination within the United States of pests and diseases of livestock.                

The regulations in 9 CFR part 93 prohibit or restrict the importation of certain animals into the United States to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases of livestock and poultry. Subparts C, D, E, and F of the regulations govern the importation of horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs, respectively, and include provisions for the inspection and treatment of these animals if imported from any region of the world where screwworm is considered to exist. Screwworm is a pest native to tropical areas of South America, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, tropical and sub-Saharan Africa, and the Arabian peninsula. Screwworm causes extensive damage to livestock and other warmblooded animals.

These regulations involve the use of information collection activities, including an Application for Import or In Transit Permit for horses, ruminants, and swine and a certificate for horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs signed by a full-time salaried veterinary official of the exporting region stating that the animal has been inspected, under certain conditions, and found free of screwworm and, as appropriate, that the animal was treated for screwworm.

We are asking the Office of Management (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities 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 0.2543103 hours per response.                

*Respondents:*                     Full-time salaried veterinary officials of exporting regions; importers of horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs.                

*Estimated annual number of respondents:*                     83.                

*Estimated annual number of responses per respondent:*                     2.7951807.                

*Estimated annual number of responses:*                     232.                

*Estimated total annual burden on respondents:*                     59 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 28th                     day of May 2010.                

Kevin Shea

Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

[FR Doc. 2010-13444 Filed 6-3-10: 8:45 am]

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