This information is for the implementation and operation of the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program. Only enrolled flocks will be responding to the information requested. The interstate movement of sheep and goats from States that do not follow effective flock management will be restricted. We also require animal identification of sheep and goats moving interstate and also have a scrapie indemnity program to compensate owners of certain animals destroyed due to scrapie. These activities will help prevent the interstate spread of scrapie, an infectious disease of sheep and goats.
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.