This information collection supports a
web-based tracking network (the tracking network) to allow Federal,
State, and Territorial regulatory and public health agencies to
share safety information about animal food. Information is
submitted to the tracking network by regulatory and public health
agency employees with membership rights. The efficient exchange of
safety information is necessary because it improves early
identification and evaluation of a risk associated with an animal
food product. We use the information to assist regulatory agencies
to quickly identify and evaluate a risk and take whatever action is
necessary to mitigate or eliminate exposure to the risk.
The information collection
reflects adjustment. By reducing the number of respondents, the
overall burden reflects a decrease of 225 responses and 56.25 hours
annually. This is consistent with our evaluation of the information
collection.
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.