Before this ICR is renewed, USDA should consider converting forms VS 1-27, VS 16-3, VS 17-29, and VS Form 17-130 to common forms.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2020
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2017
529,391
0
32,651
275,821
0
12,876
0
0
0
To bring animals and animal products into the United States, importers must provide documentation and information to the USDA APHIS that verifies the cargo will not introduce BSE or other dangerous diseases into the country. This information is the minimum necessary to verify that the imported products are in compliance with U.S. standards.
In this renewal, 0579-0234 was merged into 0579-0393 and several burden estimates were adjusted. The number of respondents increased by 1,441, the number of annual responses increased by 496,740 responses, and the total burden hours increased by 262,945 hours. Twelve activities were added with the merger, three were changed with adjustments to the type of respondent and burden estimates, and three activities were added as new but violations of the PRA.
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.
Form VS Form 16-3 Private Sector
0579-0393 2017 SS (Secured).pdf
Individuals and/or Households