THESE REGULATIONS SET FORTH GRADING
PROCEDURES, INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN AND USE THE SERVICE, AND
OPERATING PROCEDURES AND FACILITY AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
PLANTS TO QUALIFY FOR THE SERVICE. THE REGULATIONS ALSO CONTAIN THE
OFFICIAL U.S. STANDARDS, GRADES, AND WEIGHT CLASSES FOR SHELL EGGS.
WHILE THE PROGRAM IS VOLUNTARY, IT IS WIDELY USED SINCE MANY OF THE
OUTLETS FOR SHELL EGGS REQUIRE THAT THE PRODUCT BE OFFICIALLY
GRADED FOR QUALITY
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.