Notice2022-12262
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Mycoplasma Bovis in Bison 2022 Case Control Study
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Published
June 7, 2022
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Agriculture DepartmentAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Abstract
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 the 2022 case control study for the Mycoplasma bovis pathogen in U.S. bison herds.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 7, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34633-34634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-12262]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2022-0030]
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; Mycoplasma Bovis in Bison 2022 Case Control Study
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment
request.
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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 the 2022 case control study for the
Mycoplasma bovis pathogen in U.S. bison herds.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
August 8, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
Enter APHIS-2022-0030 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab,
then select the Comment button in the list of documents.
<bullet> Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2022-0030, 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 <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> or in our reading room, which is located
in Room 1620 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 this study for the
Mycoplasma bovis pathogen in bison, contact Mr. William Kelley,
Assistant Director, Program Coordination & Implementation, Center for
Epidemiology and Animal Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building
B, MS 2E6, Fort Collins, CO 80526; (970) 494-7270. For information
about the information collection process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey,
APHIS' Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851-2483.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Mycoplasma Bovis in Bison 2022 Case Control Study.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0482.
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 Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to protect the health
of livestock, poultry, and aquaculture populations in the United States
by preventing the introduction and interstate spread of serious
diseases and pests of livestock and for eradicating such diseases
within the United States when feasible. This authority has been
delegated to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
APHIS first recognized Mycoplasma bovis as an emerging pathogen in
bison herds in 2013. Since that time, few additional premises had been
reported as affected until 2021, when multiple new premises and herds
experienced significant losses attributed to the appearance of
Mycoplasma bovis in the herds. These herds began experiencing 10 to 50
percent herd loss affecting multiple age classes, with reproductive-
aged cows suffering the most significant losses. Despite the unique and
significant burden of this pathogen on bison, little information exists
on the sources of infection to na[iuml]ve herds. Once affected, bison
producers report significant recurrent losses in subsequent years, and
producers who were first affected in 2013 continued to experience
significant losses, particularly in 2021. Diagnostic testing is not
currently able to identify animals infected but not shedding the
bacterium; therefore, these animals can serve as a source of infection
during subsequent years. To limit additional herds becoming infected in
the 2022 season, APHIS is conducting a study on the potential sources
of new infections in na[iuml]ve herds and will collect information
needed to identify risk factors for this rapidly spreading pathogen.
Identifying risk factors is critical for developing prevention and
control recommendations that are necessary because there are no
effective treatments or vaccines currently for this pathogen and
resulting mortality losses are high and recurring.
The information collection activity associated with this study
consists of a multi-question questionnaire administered to bison
producers (herd owners or managers). In April 2022, APHIS requested and
was granted emergency approval by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) to conduct this information collection activity for 6 months. We
are asking
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OMB to approve our use of this information collection activity for an
additional 3 years in the event additional study opportunities arise
from future unanticipated Mycoplasma bovis outbreaks in bison herds.
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 burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.25 hours per response.
Respondents: Bison producers (herd owners or managers).
Estimated annual number of respondents: 220.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.
Estimated annual number of responses: 220.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 55 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 2nd day of June 2022.
Anthony Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-12262 Filed 6-6-22; 8:45 am]
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