The purpose of this collection is to obtain information for the safe importation of certain animal and poultry products and byproducts, organisms, and vectors to prevent the introduction and spread of livestock and poultry diseases into the United States.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act of 2002
This is a reinstatement of a previously approved information collection resulting in a program change of + 3,437 respondents and 216,399 annual responses and 427,734 annual burden hours.
APHIS included the burden from discontinued information collection 0579-0397 âProhibited and Restricted importation of Animal and Poultry products (Milk, Eggs), into the United Statesâ which is being reported as a Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA.
From 0579-0015 there were 3,209 Respondent, 12,082 Responses and 19,451 Burden Hours
From 0579-0397 there were 228 Respondents, 204,317 Responses and 408,283 Burden Hours
Note: Since the previous approval, VS Form 16-25 was replaced with VS Form 16-28 and VS Form 16-26 was replaced with VS 16-29. In addition, this information collection reinstatement request includes information formally approved under 0579-0397.
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.