Good luck in the NADS pilot project! Where's the beef? (Please note that this survey was not included in APHIS' information collection budget for FY 1984.)
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1986
12/31/1986
7,600
0
0
3,680
0
0
0
0
0
THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY AND THOSE ASSOCIATED WITH IT, INCLUDING APHIS, NEED VALID INFORMATION ON THE INCIDENCE, PREVALENCE, TRENDS, AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LIVESTOCK DISEASES. SUCH INFORMATION BENEFITS: STA FEDERAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING, DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS, IMPLEMENTING HERD HEALTH PROGRAMS, ETC. AFFECTED PUBLIC: OWNERS OF BEEF, DAIRY & SWINE HERDS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.