The revision to the originally submitted information collection is approved through June, 1996. Because the agency is currently in the process of formalizing risk assessment guidelines that use the information collected, the agency must furnish OMB with a detailed description of the practical utility of the information collection as it relates to the risk assessment outlined by the agency's guidelines in order to extend the information collection beyond the expiration date. The description should encompass both general information and specific questions delineated in the "Clarification of Information Requested for Recognition of a Region."
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1999
06/30/1999
09/30/1998
1,655,908
0
1,655,788
64,213
0
62,404
0
0
0
Under our current regulations, restrictions on the importation of animals are based on whether a particular disease exists in any part of the foreign country. We are now revising regulations to establish importation criteria for animals based on the level of disease risk in specified geographic regions, not countries. This information collection will enable APHIS to accurately monitor the health status of regions and the movement of animals from those regions into the U.S.
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.
Importation of Animal and Poultry, Animal/Poultry Products, Certain Animal Embroys, Semen, and Zoological Animals