Notice2023-14785
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July 12, 2023
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14785]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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
are requested regarding 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; the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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.
Comments regarding this information collection received by August
11, 2023 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for
the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days
of the publication of this notice on the following website
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function
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: State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0170.
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.) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21
U.S.C. 451, et seq.) These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the
public by ensuring that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome,
and properly labeled and packaged.
Need and Use of the Information: FSIS collects information from
federally-assisted State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs to
ensure that their programs operate in a manner that is at least equal
to FSIS's Federal inspection program in the protection of public
interest; comply with requirements of Federal Civil Rights laws and
regulations; meet necessary laboratory quality assurance standards and
testing frequencies; and have the capability to perform microbiology
and food chemistry methods that are ``at least equal to'' methods
performed in FSIS laboratories.
Under a cooperative agreement with FSIS, states may operate their
own MPI programs provided they meet and enforce requirements ``at least
equal to'' those imposed under the FMIA and PPIA. Twenty-seven (29)
states have MPI programs that operate under a cooperative agreement
with FSIS and are subject to the comprehensive state review process.
There are nine review components that make up the comprehensive state
review process.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 29.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 7,051.
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Title: Laboratory Assessment Requests.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0183.
Summary of Collection: 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, et seq.). These statutes mandate
that FSIS protect the public by ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg
products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled and packaged. As a
public health regulatory agency, FSIS investigates reports of foodborne
illness, contamination, and adulteration potentially associated with
FSIS-regulated products. During these investigations, non-FSIS
laboratories may test FSIS regulated product and share the results with
FSIS. FSIS OPHS Science Staff (SciS) will review the results and
associated documentation shared by the non-FSIS laboratory to determine
whether FSIS will accept the results.
Need and Use of the Information: As part of the process to
determine if the non-FSIS laboratory result is acceptable, the SciS
lead investigator collects information from the non-FSIS laboratory and
verifies that the non-FSIS laboratory can provide the appropriate
certifications and documentation of accreditation, such as ISO17025, or
another third-party accreditation entity covering the methods
performed. The SciS lead investigator also verifies that the laboratory
has submitted all the necessary information, including evidence of
chain of custody, the appropriate laboratory reports with sample
identification, results, and authorization by the responsible official
for affirming results. The laboratory may use FSIS Form 8000-17,
Evidence Receipt and Chain of Custody, to submit information to FSIS.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 3.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 23.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-14785 Filed 7-11-23; 8:45 am]
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