The information is needed for
effective monitoring and management of the program to make
decisions relative to quarantine and movement of cattle, bison, and
goats under 9 CFR 77. The regulations are being amended to allow
zones within a State to be assigned different risk statuses and to
clarify the conditions for assigning a particular risk status for
tuberculosis. Creating this zone system will enhance a State's
ability to move healty, tuberculosis-free animals interstate as
well as internationally.
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.