In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a period of three years. However, the agency should consult with EPA on possible overlaps in information collection for Plant Incorporate Protectants and determine whether EPA and USDA processes can be streamlined to avoid duplicative submission of information. The next request for OMB approval should provide a summary of these efforts.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2005
04/30/2005
04/30/2002
3,464
0
4,950
2,984
0
4,176
0
0
0
Information about a regulated article is needed to (1) determine condition for permit issuance, or (2) use notification in accordance with performance standards; or (3) determine that the regulated article is no longer subject to regulation. Affected public is the academic, corporate, and governmental agricultural biotechnology research community.
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.
7 CFR 340-Intro of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced Through Genetic Engineering