This program will use information
provided by food manufacturers to confirm the Year 2000 compliant
readiness of firms and to take corrective actions, if necessary, in
advance of January 1, 2000. The information will also be used for
FDA inspectional followup to potential food safety situations, as
well as in the preparation of industry and consumer-directed
material addressing Y2K concerns.
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.