In accordance with the terms of 5 CFR 1320, OMB approves this collection for a period of three years. OMB notes that APHIS states that it is working with foreign countries to develop a pilot program that would permit the electronic submission of this information. Upon resubmission of this ICR to OMB, APHIS should draft a memo reporting on these pilot projects and describing a phase-in plan to permit electronic collection of this informaiton, if such capability has not already ben implemented.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2012
1,976
0
200
1,020
0
100
0
0
0
The purpose of this collection is to issue a health certificate requiring the names of the species being exported from the United States and whether they are cultured stock or wild stock; their place of origin, their country of destination and the date and method of transport.
There is an overall program change of +49 respondents, + 1726 responses and +895 total burden hours. The program change is due to APHIS now accepting the options to use VS Form 17-140, APHIS Form 7001, or Country Specific Health Certificate of Export. The form completed varies depending on the importing countries' requirements.
There is an adjustment of -20 respondents, +50 responses resulting in an increase of +25 total burden hours. With respondents able to use the additional forms there is a decrease in the number of respondents using the VS form 17-141. The increase in the number of times a respondent responded is due to 1) more foreign countries accepting the form 2) more producers using the form and 3) more accurate/precise tracking during this renewal.
A book keeping change was made to remove the individual and household IC and add them to business IC because they should have been included as businesses all along.
$21,408
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Christa Speekmann 301 734-8364
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 VS 17-141 Health Certificate for the Export of Live Crustaceans, Finfish, Mollusks, and related products
2012 APHIS-79 - 0278.xls
2012 APHIS-71 - 0278.xlsx
2012 SS 0278 new.doc
Health Certificate for the Export of Live Crustaceans, Finfish, Mollusks, and related products