This rule amends the brucellosis
indemnity regulations to allow us to pay indemnity for sheep,
goats, and horses destroyed because of brucellosis. This action
will make it easier to eliminate affected herds/flocks and infected
animals as sources of infection by encouraging herd and flock
owners to cooperate with our brucellosis eradication program. This
action is intended to help reduce the incidence of brucellosis and
the likelihood of it spreading within the United States.
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.