The purpose of this information collection is providing indemnity for sheep, goats, and horses. Providing indemnity is a crucial tool in encouraging owners of infected or exposed animals to destroy them and eliminate these sources of infection.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: The Animal Health Protection Act
Overall, the total burden hours increased 6 hours and the total annual responses increased 3 responses resulting in an adjustment. Official Seals and Cleaning and Disinfection were removed from the collection; however, not affecting the burden.
$189
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Debra Donch 301 734-6954
No
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.