This collection requires respondents to keep specific records as identified in 21 CFR part 589, and establishes reporting provisions for those respondents seeking to be designated as not subject to specific restrictions as stated in the regulations. The information collection supports regulatory measures that will help FDA prevent BSE from infiltrating animal food or feed. Respondents are persons that manufacture, blend, process and distribute products that contain or may contain protein derived from mammalian tissue, and feeds made from such products.
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.