THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO
IDENTIFY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND OTHE FACTORS THAT DECREASE THE
RISK OF REPLACEMENT ANIMALS BECOMING INFECTE BY WAY OF PREMISES
CONTAMINATION. THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR
OWNERS OF INFECTED FLOCKS WHO WISH TO DEPOPULATE, RESTOCK, AND
PARTICIPATE IN THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
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.