Information is collected on the DD Form 2970 as a one-time submission by a food vendor requesting to operate a food establishment on a military installation. Approval to operate the food establishment is determined by the installation's medical authority; preventive medicine (public health) uses the information as part of a pre-operational assessment to determine if the vendor meets prescribed DoD food safety requirements. Food vendors who are deemed inadequately prepared or equipped to provide safe food service are disapproved for operating on the installation.
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.