The purpose of this collection is to allow the importation, subject to certain conditions, of live swine, pork, and pork products from certain regions.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: The Animal Health Protection Act of 2002
This renewal includes program changes. total burden hours increased from 3,009 to 58,996. While the demand for imported pork and pork products has not substantially increased since the last renewal, this collection now covers a greater range of products being imported from multiple regions, rather than the three countries identified in the previous approval. Collectively, this has resulted in the increased figures above.
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.