This is a request for emergency
clearance for the voluntary collection of acute Porcine
Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) data from individuals
and organizations involved in the swine industry. Acute PRRS may
represent the emergence of new pathogen and may be the start of a
major national epidemic. This syndrome is characterized by high
levels of sow abortions, sow deaths, and preweaning piglet deaths
in swine herds of all sizes. Information from this data collection
activity would aid in early control or eradication of acute
PRRS.
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.