This information collection describes the minimum information collection activities required for preventing the introduction and spread of Tilapia Lake Virus into the United States.
Approval to collect this information is needed immediately to protect North American aquaculture from the introduction or spread of the Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) which causes high mortality in susceptible fish.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act
APHIS published an emergency Federal Order to prevent the entry or introduction of Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) into the United States by restricting import shipments of all live fish, fertilized eggs and gametes from Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV)âsusceptible species. Information collection activities related to enforcing this Federal Order include 114 responses from 57 respondents, totaling 96 hours of burden.
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.