This collection is to protect American
agriculture and its forests from exotic plant pests likely to cause
immense economic damage if established. Certain classes of wood
products are permitted entry provided they are processed or treated
in such a way that any pests are killed or eliminated. This
proposed rule (96-031-1) is designed to allow the importation of
wood chips from Chile, provided the wood has been treated with
pesticide to destroy any insect pest that may be infesting the wood
chips.
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.