This information
collection request was submitted pursuant to a reques for all
collections used when importing merchandise into the U.S. These
collections were reviewed as candidates for Customs' "Paperless
Entry Project". Based on our review, this collection has been
designated for a 1991 time track for incorporation into the
Customs' system. Development plans and a timetable for making
progress toward the paperless system should be submitted by August
31, 1989. FDA should also identify any difficulties related to the
development of ISIS at that time.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1991
01/31/1991
04/30/1989
1,700,000
0
1,000,000
60,000
0
50,000
0
0
0
THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)
HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ASSURING THE ADMISSIBILITY OF FOODS,
DRUGS, MEDICAL DEVICES, AND COSMETICS OFFERED FOR IMPORT INTO THE
UNITED STATES. EACH SAMPLE TAKE REQUIRES CERTAIN DOCUMENTS WHICH
NOTIFY FDA OF ARRIVAL OF EACH SHIPMENT. ORA SELECTS REPRESENTATIVE
ITEMS FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS.
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.