The purpose of this collection is to
allow the importation, subject to certain conditions, of live
swine, pork, and pork products from certain regions.
US Code:
7 USC
8301 Name of Law: The Animal Health Protection Act of 2002
This renewal includes program
changes. total burden hours increased from 3,009 to 58,996. While
the demand for imported pork and pork products has not
substantially increased since the last renewal, this collection now
covers a greater range of products being imported from multiple
regions, rather than the three countries identified in the previous
approval. Collectively, this has resulted in the increased figures
above.
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.