TO ENSURE THE DESTRUCTION OF TRICHINAE
IN PORK PRODUCTS, ONE TREATMENT METHOD REQUIRES DRY-CURED HAMS TO
HAVE MINIMUM INTERNAL BRINE CONCENTRATION OF 6 PERCENT. SUCH
TREATMENT METHOD REQUIRES LABORATORY ANALYSIS AND CALCULATIONS BY
THE ESTABLISHMENTS. THE LABORATORY AND CALCULATION RESULTS MUST BE
FILED AT THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR REVIEW BY FSIS PERSONNEL TO VALIDATE
COMPLIANCE.
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.