[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 1, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 60245]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-23869]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 25, 2013.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Egg Product Industry Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-New.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service 
(FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of 
the Secretary as provided in the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 
U.S.C. 1031-1056). This statue mandates that FSIS protect the public by 
ensuring that egg products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and 
properly labeled and packaged. To assist FSIS in meeting its strategic 
goal to protect public health by significantly reducing the prevalence 
of foodborne hazards from egg products, the agency requires accurate 
and up-to-date information about industry's use of food safety 
practices and technologies. FSIS will use a survey to track trends and 
adoption rates of practices and technologies. In addition, FSIS will 
address issues currently facing FSIS and the egg products processing 
industry.
    Need and Use of the Information: The results of the egg products 
industry survey will provide reliable and valid information regarding 
food safety practices in FSIS-regulated plants that can be used to 
address a broad variety of the agency's analyses needs. The survey will 
also provide information needed for analyses of public health risks 
that are not available from FSIS inspectors and other data sources.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 80.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 62.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Accredited Laboratory Program Annual Contact Update Form.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-New.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service 
(FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of 
the Secretary as provided in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 
U.S.C. 601 et. seq.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 
U.S.C. 451, et. seq.), and the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 
U.S.C. 1031). These statues mandate that FSIS protect the public by 
verifying that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, not 
adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information 
using the Annual Contact Update form to maintain necessary information 
for responsible connected personnel at the laboratories. The form will 
also inform the Agency if a laboratory, or responsibly connected person 
or entity, has been charged, indicted, or convicted or any crime.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 60.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 15.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-23869 Filed 9-30-13; 8:45 am]
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