THE INFORMATION TO BE COLLECTED FROM
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE USED BY NMFS IN DETERMINING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE PROGRAM. THE REPORTED INFORMATION, HACCP PLAN, DESCRIBES THE
PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING OPERATIONS, THE HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH
EACH STEP OF THE PROCESS, AND THE FACILITY'S MONITORING PROCEDURES.
NMFS WILL BE AUDITING THE FACILITY AND ITS RECORDS TO DETERMINE THE
FACILITY'S MAINTENANCE OF ITS PLAN.
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.