The Agency has decreased the total burden by 8,818 hours (from 9,489 to 671 hours) because the number of applications for importing meat, poultry or egg product samples destined for laboratory examination, research, evaluative testing or trade show exhibition has decreased and because the current forms are more user friendly and take less time to complete. The number of responses has decreased by 31,652 (from 37,956 to 6,304) and the number of respondents has decreased by 51 (from 211 to 160). Also, based on comments received, FSIS reduced the time on FSIS Form 9540-4 from 15 minutes to 7 minutes and FSIS Form 9540-5 from 15 minutes to 5 minutes.
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.