The information gathered from this survey will be used to initiate the development of strategies for implementing various provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act, specifically section 205(c)1. This survey will serve as an assessment to guide future work and discussions amongst Federal, State, and local government agencies with responsibility for food safety and public health. This assessment will allow FDA to better understand the current capacities and procedural systems of State and local agencies which will allow FDA to operate more efficiently and effectively with its partners.
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.