The information collected is used to
compile, publish, and distribute a listing of approved sources of
State and international certified shellfish dealers/shippers.
Individual State food control officials and the food industry use
the list to determine certified sources of shellfish. We administer
the collection in an effort to help prevent and suppress the spread
of communicable diseases through shellfish, which pose a unique
public health concern in that the safety of molluscan shellfish
directly reflects the cleanliness of the waters where they are
grown.
US Code:
21
USC 372 Name of Law: FFDCA; Examinatins and Investigations
US Code: 42
USC 243 Name of Law: Public Health and Welfare; Federal-State
Cooperation
The information collection is
being revised to introduce a program change. This is discussed more
fully in our supporting statement at questions 1, 8, and 15.
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.