This ICR is
approved for one year, but only as a pilot project to test and
refine the methodological approaches that are proposed in the
study. OMB notes in the supporting statement and concurs that these
new approaches have not been adequately validated to form the basis
for new quantitative valuations of WTP for food safety improvements
for policy purposes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2005
04/30/2005
3,000
0
0
1,000
0
0
0
0
0
The proposed information collection
will provide estimates of the economic benefits of reducing the
risks of foodborne illnesses and it will strengthen the methods of
valuing health benefits. This data collection effort reduces the
burden on agencies by making data available to researchers for use
in program and policy evaluations.
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.