The export of U.S. animals and
products requires the collection of information regarding the
import health requirements of other countries for animals and
animal products exported from the United States. Certification that
our animals are disease-free must been dorsed by an authorized
Veterinary Services veterinarian. VS Form 17-140, U.S. Original
Health Certificate, is used to meet these requirements. This form
is authorized by 21 U.S.C. 112. The regulation that implements this
law is found in Part 91 of Title 9, Code of Federal
Regulations.
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.