OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not
an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. When submitting a request for approval at the Final rule stage, the agency should request a revision of 0579-0213 and provide a thorough explanation of the program changes and adjustments to the collection that will occur as a result of the rulemaking.
Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide to OMB a summary of all comments received on the proposed information collection and identify any changes made in response to these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
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0
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The purpose of this collection is to ensure that persons who possess, use, or transfer select agents and toxins register those agents with either APHIS or CDC and meet all security and safety requirements
US Code:
42 USC 262 (a)(2)
Name of Law: Regulation of biological products
EO: EO 13546 Name/Subject of EO: Optimizing the Security of Biological Select Agents and Toxins in the United States
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 188 201 and 212 (a)(2)
Name of Law: Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
US Code:
7 USC 8401 (a)(2)
Name of Law: Regulation of certain biological agents and toxins
This is a new collection resulting in a program change of 10,947 burden hours.
$655,988
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Jodie Kulpa 301 734-7833
No
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.
Form APHIS/CDC Form 1 Biennial Publication of the Select Agent and Toxin List; Regulatory Amendments
2011 APHIS 71.xls
SS.doc
Biennial Publication of the Select Agent and Toxin List; Regulatory Amendments