CDC is requesting emergency clearance
of the Notification of Possession of Select Agents form. Under
Public Law 107-188, facilities that possess a Select Agent or Toxin
are required to notify the Federal government (either DHHS or USDA)
that they possess such an aent or toxin. Facilities are required to
report possession within 90 day of the Law's signing. The deadline
for reporting is September 10, 2002.
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.