USDA states that it is working to make some of the forms associated with this collection electronically fileable. This process must be complete before resubmitting this collection for OMB review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2016
36 Months From Approved
204,316
0
0
408,230
0
0
0
0
0
This information collection of certain Milk and Egg products collects information to help prevent or control the introduction and spread of livestock diseases and controlled animal products into the United States
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act of 2002
This new collection was originally part of the larger collection
[0579-0015]. For the purpose of efficiency, the commodities were divided into separate collections. When the milk and eggs were part of the 0015 collection, the different VS staffs thought the burden for this activity was 19,825 hours but now a more accurate count reveals that the burden is in fact 408,230 hours.
$21,827,880
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Lynette Williams-McDuffy 3017340689
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.