The information gathered from this
survey will be used to initiate the development of strategies for
implementing various provisions of the Food Safety Modernization
Act, specifically section 205(c)1. This survey will serve as an
assessment to guide future work and discussions amongst Federal,
State, and local government agencies with responsibility for food
safety and public health. This assessment will allow FDA to better
understand the current capacities and procedural systems of State
and local agencies which will allow FDA to operate more efficiently
and effectively with its partners.
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.