The animal import regulations require
that an import permit be obtained for the importation of cattle
from Mexico; to require certification regarding the tuberculosis
history of the herds from which a group of cattle is assembled for
export to the US; to require information regarding each premises
where cattle intended for export to the US have resided; and to add
a definition for herd of origin and revise the definitions of herd,
official tuberculin test, and whole herd test. This action is
necessary to help us better ensure that imported cattle are free of
tuberculosis, thereby protecting against the spread of
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.