This form will be used to solicit information from the general public who utilize the business services and animal programs administered by the USDA, APHIS, VS.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: The Animal Health Protection Act
This is a continuing program to solicit information from the general public who utilize the business services and animal programs administered by the USDA, APHIS, and VS. The estimates provided from the previous submission did not account for the time difference between respondents and non-respondents. Previous all respondents were assessed a response time of 5 minutes per responses. In this collection non-respondents were assessed a response time of 1 minute resulting in an adjustment of -167 total burden hours.
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.