We are proposing to amend regulations
to allow for the participation of ostrich breeding flocks in the
provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (the Plan).
Adding these provisions for ostriches to the Plan would make it
possible for the ostrich flocks owners to voluntarily participate
in the Plan's programs for the prevention and control of
egg-transmitted haterchery-disseminated poultry diseases.
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.