In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR 1320, this submission is approved provided that all forms used under this information collection be revised so that (1) the OMB control number is printed as part of the form, (2) the Paperwork Reduction Act statement is clearly part of the form, and (3) the Paperwork Reduction Act statement states that a person is not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
12/31/1996
13,285
0
71,196
2,680
0
15,428
0
0
0
FSIS requires meat and poultry establishments, exempted establishments, and FSIS accredited laboratories to maintain certain paperwork and records.
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.
Application for Inspection, Sanitation, Accredited Laboratories, and Exemptions