Respondents to the information collection are manufacturers, processors, holders, and distributors of foods who must register with the agency. Through this registration program and the information provided under the regulations, the agency is able to identify firms in the event of food-related emergencies as well as ensure that contaminated food products are quickly and efficiently removed from the marketplace.
This information reflects adjustments. We have decreased the number of respondents completing one-time registrations and waiver requests, thus realizing previous one-time estimates. This results in an overall decrease by 174,395 responses (from 454,322 to 279,927), and by 31,370 hours (from 309,752 to
78,382). We have also uploaded reported cost information to be reflected at omb.report.
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.