This collection seeks approval of forms that will be used by APHIS to permit the safe importation of poultry products into the United States, while ensuring they are free of poultry-bourne diseases.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act of 2002
This request for renewal results in a decrease of 166 responses and decrease of 167 burden hours. This decrease is mainly due to the fact that in the past three years, no poultry carcasses or products entered the United States from the regulated Mexican States. In addition the United States does not currently import poultry carcasses or products from Argentina. Lastly, the number of live birds and poultry entering the United States remained stable.
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.