Approved subject to any modifications made in the final rule. We also understand that USDA will request to merge this collection into currently approved OMB Control Number 0581-0191, National Organic Program Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2014
36 Months From Approved
1,654
0
0
775
0
0
0
0
0
The OFPA also requires that the NOP include provisions for periodic residue testing by certifying agents of agricultural products produced or handled in accordance with the NOP.
US Code:
7 USC 6501
Name of Law: Organic Foods Production Act of 1990
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.