Upon
resubmission of this collection, the agency must provide an
evaluation of the usefulness of the information to producers
focusing on the issues raised by commenters. The agency should also
provide at least three names of individuals or organizations
contacted during this evaluation. The agency should also reassess
the burden imposed in light of its evaluation of the practical
utility of the information and provide at least three names of
individuals or entities that have been consulted about the burden
imposed on them by this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
10/31/2004
135,928
0
135,824
24,429
0
24,414
0
0
0
This is a revision to the Livestock
Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999. The proposed rule will amend the
definition of "carlot- based" and lower the threshold for Lamb
Importers.
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.