This form will be used to solicit information from the general public who utilize the business services and animal programs administered by the USDA, APHIS, VS.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: The Animal Health Protection Act
There is a program increase of +15,000 respondents and +14,851 responses resulting in an increase of +512 total burden hours. The changes made during this renewal includes increasing the number of locations soliciting responses from approximately 6-8 to approximately 27, to account for all VS Animal Import Centers and air and sea ports. However, APHIS reduced the anticipated response rate from 50 percent to 33 percent to better reflect actual returns.
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.