This collection is necessary to verify that pomegranates from Chile have been produced, handled, and imported in accordance with United States regulatory requirements.
The number of respondents decreased from 7 to 3 - a decrease of 4 respondents, and the number of responses decreased from 287 to 285 - a decrease of 2 responses. The total burden hours decreased from 158 to 150 - a decrease of 8 hours. These adjustment decreases resulted from a decrease in the number of respondents using the Phytosanitary Certificate and Production Site Registration forms in this collection.
$2,625
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Claudia Ferguson 301 734-0754
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.