Federal Register #APHIS-2026-1354

Revision and Extension of Information Collection for Animal Care Standards (Birds Not Bred for Use in Research)

APHIS, part of the Department of Agriculture, is seeking public input on revising and extending approval for information collection related to animal care standards for birds not bred for use in research. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory information collection. - Products/Services Requested: - Regulatory information collection activities for humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of birds not bred for use in research - Includes license applications, renewals, registration updates, annual reports, inspections, notifications, agreements, veterinary care programs, health records, itineraries, permits, records of acquisition/disposition/transport, identification, variances, protocols, health certificates, complaints, marking requirements, and recordkeeping - Notable Requirements: - Applies to dealers, exhibitors, auction operators, research facilities, carriers, and intermediate handlers - Estimated annual respondents: 6,401 - Estimated annual burden: 134,774 hours - Public comments requested to evaluate necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities; focus is on regulatory compliance and information management

Description

This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the Animal Welfare Act regulations. The regulations cover the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of birds not bred for use in research by dealers, exhibitors, operators of auction sales, research facilities, carriers, and intermediate handlers. The information collection includes activities such as license applications, annual reports, inspections, and recordkeeping. The purpose is to ensure compliance with standards for the humane treatment of these birds.

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