In ACCORDANCE WITH THE Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320 this submission has been approved and until January 30, 1991. The agency should consider how this collection of information could be incorporated into the governmentwide Custom's paperless entry system project. See letter from James MacRae to John Franke dated May 31, 1989.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1991
01/31/1991
10/31/1989
6,291
0
3,913
12,803
0
7,047
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS NEEDED AND USED TO EVALUATE REQUESTS FOR IMPORTATION OF ORGANISMS, VECTORS AND CONTROLLED MATERIALS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF SUCH MATERIALS CAN BE IMPORTED SAFELY WITHOUT INTRODUCING FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASES. THE INFORMATION IS ALSO USED TO RECORD TREATMENT OF SUCH MATERIALS. AFFECTED PUBLIC-RESEARCHERS AND BUSINESSES.
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.