This clearance
only applies to the ongoing monitoring activities of the NAHMS
project and the equine survey. Individual surveys m ust be
submitted as addendums to this pacakge on a case by case b asis.
This clearance is valid for the individual surveys for bee f and
equine.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2000
10/31/2000
12/31/1996
7,686
0
7,900
5,280
0
5,405
0
0
0
The NAHMS program delivers
statistically valid, scientifically sound livestock and poultry
health information to consumers, animal health officials, private
practitioners, et al. Information is derived from data voluntarily
collected on a national basis from livestock and poultry producers
and others with knowledge of the scope, causes, and public health
and/or economic consequences of new and emerging animal health
issues. Data collected is used to identify baseline trends in
health management practices and disease, determine risks fornew/
emerging animal health issues, and assess the economic
impact.
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.