The purpose of this collection is to govern the importation of certain birds, poultry, and unprocessed bird and poultry products and by products to prevent the introduction of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act
There is a program increase of +894 responses resulting in an increase of +730 total burden hours. This increase is due to the addition of the following activities being added to this information collection which were omitted from the previous submission and is be being counted as a violation by APHIS: (1) Certificate for Table Eggs, (2) Government Seals, (3) Veterinary Health Certificate, (4) Notice of Arrival, and (5) Notice of Transfer.
There is an adjustment of decrease of -707 respondents; however, there is an increase of +944 responses and +261 total burden hour. The adjustments are due to more countries being considered to be affected with HPAI (and consequently more findings and more reports of the disease), the number of approved establishments increasing as more taxidermists apply for approval, and general adjustments in the amount of paperwork received.
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.