This information collection supports
implementation of FDA's Animal Feed Regulatory Standards Program.
Respondents to the information collection are State agencies that
conduct feed inspections and want to participate in implementing
the standards.
This information collection
reflects adjustment. Twenty-two (22) state animal feed regulatory
programs are currently enrolled in the feed standards and there is
a potential for total enrollment of thirty-four (34) states based
on eligibility requirements for enrollment. The total estimated
burden of this collection has decreased by 6 annual responses based
on a reduction in recordkeepers from 40 to 34, as well as a
decrease by 100,654 annual hours based on a reduction in the
estimate for annual recordkeeping activities.
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.