This information collection supports rulemaking that establishes and implements hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls for food for animals in addition to current good manufacturing practice in manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding of animal food. The rule will apply to domestic and imported animal food (including raw materials and ingredients) and is intended to build an animal food safety system for the future across all sectors of the animal food system.
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.