USDA's goal is to create an effective,
uniform, consistent, and efficient system that requires persons who
possess, use, or transfer select agents and toxins to register
those agents with either APHIS or CDC. The information collected
includes, but is not limited to, the identification and clearance
of individuals working with select agents, the assessment of the
entity's biosafety and security plan, and the identification of the
specific select agents.
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.