We are proposing to allow Spanish Pure
Breed horses to be imported from Spain into the United States under
the same conditions that apply to thoroughbred horses from certain
other regions in which contagious equine metritis either exists or
may exist. We are proposing this action because these horses are
less likely to be infected with contagious equine metritis than
other horses because the life history and medical records of each
horse is known and can be certified by a veterinarian of the
national government of the region of origin.
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.