This is a request for OMB approval of
the following information collection requirements: 21 CFR 589.2001
(c)(2)(ii) and (vi)- Recordkeeping, 21 CFR 589.2001 (c)(3)(i) -
Recordkeeping 21 CFR 589.2001(c)(3)(i) (a) and (b) - Recordkeeping,
21 CFR 589.2001(b)(1) and 21 CFR 589.2001(f)-- Reporting-- New
requirement that any foreign country seeking a designation from FDA
that such country, due to a low BSE risk in that country, is not
subject to the restrictions applicable to cattle materials
prohibited in animal feed must submit a written request to the
agency. The written request would have to include sufficient
scientific evidence to support the claimed BSE risk status. These
records will be subject to inspection by Federal and State agencies
to ensure that animal food or feed does not contain protein which
may cause the spread of BSE in this country.
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.