FSIS has increased its estimate
of total annual burden hours from 8,400 to 8,600. This increase is
the result of a change in the number of respondents FSIS estimates
will be affected by this information collection. FSIS is: (1)
decreasing its estimate of the number of respondents who will
provide notification of a new technology from 250 to 75; (2)
increasing its estimate of the number of respondents who will
develop new technology protocols from 40 to 50; and (3), increasing
its estimate of the number of respondents who will conduct in-plant
trials from 40 to 50. These changes are based on FSISs experience
since this information collection was last approved. FSIS has not
changed its estimate of the response time required under each
category. The result is an increase in the total estimated burden
hours from 8,400 to 8,600.
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.