This information
collection is approved consistent with the provisions in the
interim final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2006
10/31/2006
421,361
0
0
521,831
0
0
0
0
0
The Bioterrorism Act requires the
Secretary, through FDA to develop regulations requiring that
domestic and foreign manufacturers/processors, holders, and packers
of food intended for consumption in the U.S. to register with FDA
by December 12, 2003. Facilities are also required to submit timely
updates when any information on their registration
changes.
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.