In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a
period of six months. However, the Agency is reminded that a
properly submitted information collection package contains all
relevant instructions for respondents. It is the Agency's
responsibility, not OMB's, to furnish this documentation. Any
future submissions that do not contain instructional material for
respondents will be deemed improperly submitted and returned.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
1,044
0
0
3,760
0
0
0
0
0
Labeling bearing the term "certified
organic by" will be permitted on products if the labeling is
submitted to FSIS and is accompanied by the certification
documentation.
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.