This IC request collects information from State and local governments regarding their capabilities to regulate and protect the food supply, as well as their capabilities to respond in the event of an intra- or inter-state food safety emergency. These capabilities are measured by a combination of the resources devoted to specific activities and programs, participation in regional and national collaborative efforts, IT infrastructure, interagency agreements, and other data points. The IC is a tool to measure the progress of State and local programs over the past three years as a result of actions taken to address the results of the initial review that was conducted in 2012.
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.