This is a request for OMB approval of the following information collection requirements: 21 CFR 589.2001 (c)(2)(ii) and (vi)- Recordkeeping, 21 CFR 589.2001 (c)(3)(i) - Recordkeeping
21 CFR 589.2001(c)(3)(i) (a) and (b) - Recordkeeping, 21 CFR 589.2001(b)(1) and 21 CFR 589.2001(f)-- Reporting-- New requirement that any foreign country seeking a designation from FDA that such country, due to a low BSE risk in that country, is not subject to the restrictions applicable to cattle materials prohibited in animal feed must submit a written request to the agency. The written request would have to include sufficient scientific evidence to support the claimed BSE risk status.
These records will be subject to inspection by Federal and State agencies to ensure that animal food or feed does not contain protein which may cause the spread of BSE in this country.
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.