The purpose of this collection is to govern the importation of certain birds, poultry, and unprocessed bird and poultry products and by products to prevent the introduction of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act
The overall burden increased 890 total burden hours and 1306 responses due to both program changes (744 hours and 761 responses) and adjustments (146 hours and 545 responses).
The Adjustments are due to more countries being considered to be affected with HPAI, the number of approved establishments increasing as more taxidermists apply for approval, and general adjustments in the amount of paperwork received.
The Program Changes are a result of merging 0579-0367 into 0579-0245 and adding the VS 16-25 for better inspection of establishments handling restricted animal byproducts and other controlled materials.
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.