In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a
period of three years. However, upon resubmission the agency should
determine whether annual updates of production at the level of
detail currently required are necessary. As establishments adapt to
the new regulatory approach, the agency should determine whether
the detailed information on approaches for listeria reduction could
be collected on a less frequent basis. e.g., Establishments with no
change in approach to listeria reduction, could report Production
volume and verify/ certify that distribution of production and
approach to listeria reduction remains unchanged. In addition, the
agency should provide to OMB a full explanation/demonstration of
how the information is used to conduct risk based inspections. The
agency should also ensure that this collection is fully compliant
with e-gov initiatives (gpea).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2007
07/31/2007
65,186
0
0
169,322
0
0
0
0
0
To collect information related to the
control of Listeria monocytogenes for ready-to-eat products
necessary to protect the public health.
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.