THE NPIP IS A VOLUNTARY STATE -
FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR IMPROVEMENT OF POULTRY BREEDING FLOCKS, AND
IDENTIFIES BREEDING FLOCKS WHICH HAVE MET CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR
BREEDING AND FREEDOM FROM DISEASES. DATA OBTAINED FROM STATE
AGENCIES IS USED TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM AND
PROVIDED INFORMATION FOR USE IN NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS.
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.