This provision requies tht contractors
furnishing shellfish to VA ensure that the container bears a tag or
label showing the packer's State certificate number and State
abbreviation, the producer's or shipper's name and address, the
State of origin, and the producer's or shipper's certificate
number. The informatin is used by VA to ensure that shellfish
purchased by VA comes from State and Federally inspected
sources.
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.