In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this collection of information has been approved for one year. If the agency choosen to resubmit this information collection at that time, the agency must show a review of efforts to streamline and decrease the total burden of the numerous related information collections required of pork producers and marketers. Included in this review should be those forms designed to trace disease and drug residues.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1989
04/30/1989
12/31/1989
17,727,780
0
17,727,780
88,429
0
79,929
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION I OBTAINED FROM STATE VETERINARIANS, LIVESTOCK INSPECTORS AND HERD OWNERS, AND IS USED TO CONTINUE THE SEARCH FOR OTHER INFECTED HERDS, MAINTAIN IDENTIFICATION OF LIVESTOCK, MONITOR DEFICIENCIES IN IDENTIFICATION OF ANIMALS FOR MOVEMENT, MONITOR PROGRAM DEFICIENCIES IN SUSPICIOUS AND INFECTED HERDS, AND TO DETERMINE BRUCELLOSIS AREA STATUS.
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.