The data collected in this form is
required of APHIS by several environmental statutes primarily the
Natl Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) U.S.C. 43212 et seq., and its
regulations (40 CFR 1500-1508), and the Endangered Species Act
(ESA), (50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12). The data accompanies field
collected samples through chemical residue analysis and is vital to
the interpretation of residue results. Government employees trained
in environmental monitoring and familiar with all of the
information required on this form, fill it out.
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.