This collection
is approved for three years. If the agency develops additional
verification programs, USDA should submit a change worksheet
describing the program as well as the increase in hours. If the
collection of information is found to have utility, OMB will
approve the expanded collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2008
08/31/2008
10/31/2006
12,065
0
11,965
1,422
0
212
0
0
0
The application meat grading,
certification and QSVP services authorizes USDA employees to
perform such services in requesting establishments. The information
contained on the applications also serve as a legal agreement
between parties.
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.