The purpose of this collection is to allow the importation, subject to certain conditions, of live swine, pork, and pork products from certain regions that are free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in Chilie, Mexico, and Brazil.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: The Animal Health Protection Act of 2002
The Brazilian State of Santa Catarina has been added to the list of regions considered to be free of CSF, though no live swine, pork, or pork products have been imported from this region to date. With this addition, there is a program change increase of +1 response and +1 burden hour.
The demand for imported pork and pork products bas increased since the last renewal and thus the number of certificates issued by foreign veterinarians has increased. As a result, there is an adjustment increase of + 681 responses resulting in an increase of + 681 burden hours.
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.
2014 SS 0230.docx
2014 APHIS 79 - 0230.xlsx
CSF-Importation of Live Swine, Pork and Pork Products - Foreign Government