In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a
period of three years. However, the agency is reminded that, to
comply with the terms of clearance for 0583-0103, the agency must
fully document all reductions in burden due to changes as a result
of HACCP implementation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2004
03/31/2004
03/31/2001
11,490
0
38,182
1,091
0
18,510
0
0
0
FSIS requires meat, poultry, and egg
establishments, exempted establishments, and FSIS accredited
laboratories to maintain certain paperwork and records.
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.