The information collected is used to
compile, publish, and distribute a listing of approved sources of
State and international certified shellfish dealers/shippers.
Individual State food control officials and the food industry use
the list to determine certified sources of shellfish. The
information collection is also used to collect samples of shellfish
along with associated sample metadata. We administer the collection
in an effort to help prevent and suppress the spread of
communicable diseases through shellfish, which pose a unique public
health concern in that the safety of molluscan shellfish directly
reflects the cleanliness of the waters where they are
grown.
US Code:
21
USC 372 Name of Law: FFDCA; Examinatins and Investigations
US Code: 42
USC 243 Name of Law: Public Health and Welfare; Federal-State
Cooperation
The information collection
reflects program changes. We have added the submission of samples
and associated information as a third element to the information
collection and have therefore increased our burden estimate by 35
hours and 70 responses annually. We have made no adjustments to the
remaining to collection elements.
$93,092
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Domini Bean 301 796-5733
domini.bean@fda.hhs.gov
No
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.