The information requested identifies products offered for grading, a request for evaluation of equipment used in dairy, meat or poultry industries for sanitary design and construction. The party responsible for payment of the inspection, grading or equipment evaluation fee and expense, applicants who wish to be authorized for the display of official identification of product packaging.
US Code:
7 USC 1621-1627
Name of Law: Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946
There is an increase in the number of applicants, despite the fact that many of the forms are completed only once and remain in effect (unless withdrawn for breach of regulations) while the manufacturer, distributor or packer remains in business. So, a company does not need to complete these forms on a yearly basis. The decrease in burden hours can be attributed to the per response time which was updated to reflect a more accurate assessment of time to complete the forms
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.