THE EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT (EPIA)
PLACES RESTRICTIONS UPON THE DISPOSITION OF RESTRICTED SHELL EGGS.
EPIA REQUIRES THAT PERSONS WHO PACK EGGS FOR CONSUMER OUTLETS
HAVING 3,000 OR MORE BIRDS AND HATCHERIES MUST REGISTER WITH USDA.
PY-155, REGISTRATION OF SHELL EGG HANDLERS, IS USED TO REGISTER EGG
HANDLERS. USDA SHELL EGG SURVEILLANCE INSPECTORS MAKE QUARTERLY
VISITS TO THESE REGISTERED EGG HANDLERS TO DETERMINE DISPOSITION OF
RESTRICTED SHELL EGGS
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.