IT IS PROPOSED TO REVISE AND UPDATE
THE CURRENT REGULATION, 42 CFR PAR 72, INTERSTATE SHIPMENT OF
ETIOLOGIC AGENTS. AS A RESULT SOME INCREAS IN REPORTING BURDEN IS
ANTICIPATED. THE REVISION IS NECESSARY TO CLARIFY AND EXPAND THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPER PACKAGING AND HANDLING OF ETIOLOGIC AGENTS,
THEREBY MINIMIZING THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO THESE AGENTS BY PEOPLE
WHO HANDLE THE PACKAGES.
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.