FSIS is collecting information from meat and poultry slaughter establishments as part of a waiver program to aid in the control and reduction of Salmonella.
the Agency has experienced an increase in SIP participation. Therefore, FSIS is asking OMB to approve a renewal of this collection with an increase in burden hours from 8,265 to 17,628, an increase in responses from 12,025 to 25,675, and an increase in respondents from 50 to 79.
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.