National Animal Health Monitoring System Sheep 2001 Study
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
04/16/2004
04/16/2004
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2004
04/30/2004
01/31/2005
10,731
0
10,731
9,090
0
9,090
0
0
0
Collection, analysis, and dissemination of animal and poultry health information on a national basis is consistent with the APHIS mission of protecting and improving American agriculture's productivity and competitiveness. APHIS' National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) is collecting and desseminating information that is not available from any other source on the prevalence and economic importance of livestock and poultry health/disease.
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.