The purpose of this collection is to ensure that certain genetically engineered organisms, when imported, moved interstate, or released into the environment will not present a risk of plant pest introduction.
US Code:
7 USC 7701
Name of Law: Plant Protection Act
APHIS added State Review as a new burden item to this information collection which was previously inadvertently overlooked resulting in 1 additional burden hour. In addition, pervious mathematical errors were corrected.
$171,501
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Cynthia Eck 3017340667
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.