This information is needed for effective monitoring and management of the program to make decisions relative to quarantine and movement of cattle, under 9 CFR 77. Also, the information is used in completion of a herd owner's claim for Federal/State Indemnity under 9 CFR 50. The information is furnished by a slaughtering establishment and is used for determining the amount of indemnities owed to the owner based on the appraised value of the animal.
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.