U.S. AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS NEED VALID AND CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE INCIDENCE, PREVALENCE, TRENDS, AND ECONOMIC AND PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY DISEASES TO PROTECT THE AFFECTED INDUSTRIES AND ENHANCE FOOD SAFETY AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH. SU INFORMATION BENEFITS CONSUMERS, STATE/FEDERAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING, PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, HERD HEALTH PROGRAMS, ETC.
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.