Notice2026-05604
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
March 23, 2026
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Agriculture Department
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 55 (Monday, March 23, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13813-13814]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05604]
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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 approval
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 April
22, 2026 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: Interstate Shipment of Meat and Poultry Products.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0143.
Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service
(FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of
the Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53), as specified 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 verifying that meat and poultry
products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled. FSIS is requesting
a renewal of the approved information collection regarding the
voluntary cooperative interstate shipment program.
Need and Use of the Information: FSIS administers a voluntary
cooperative inspection program under which State-inspected
establishments with 25 or fewer employees in states that have a
cooperative agreement with FSIS are eligible to ship meat and poultry
products in interstate commerce (21 U.S.C. 683 and U.S.C. 472) (9 CFR
321.3, 9 CFR part 332, 9 CFR 381.187, and 9 CFR part 381 subpart Z). In
participating States, State-inspected establishments selected for this
program are required to comply with all Federal standards under the
FMIA and the PPIA.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 67.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 733.
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Title: Permit To Transport Undenatured Inedible Meat Products.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0179.
Summary of Collection: FSIS has been delegated the authority to
exercise the functions of the Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53), as
specified in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601, et
seq.). This statute mandates that FSIS protect the public by verifying
that meat and meat products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
FSIS is requesting a renewal of the approved information collection
regarding permits to transport domestic undenatured inedible meat
products.
Need and Use of the Information: Under the regulations at 9 CFR
325.11(e), official establishments are to apply in writing to their
District Office to obtain a permit for the transport of undenatured
inedible meat products in commerce. The application is to indicate the
name and address of the applicant, a description of the type of
business operations, and the purpose of making such application.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 150.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 25.
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Title: Permit To Obtain Specimens of Condemned or Other Inedible
Materials From Official Establishments.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0180.
Summary of Collection: FSIS has been delegated the authority to
exercise the functions of the Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53) as specified
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 verifying that meat,
poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
FSIS is requesting a renewal of the approved information collection
regarding applicants that want to obtain specimens of condemned or
other inedible materials from official establishments.
Need and Use of the Information: FSIS requires any person desiring
specimens of condemned or other inedible materials, including embryos
and specimens of animal parasites, to file a written application on the
FSIS Form 6700-2, ``Application and Permit to Obtain Specimens from
Official Establishments'' (9 CFR 314.9(a)). The applicant must indicate
the purpose for the specimens and arrange with and receive permission
from the official establishment to obtain the specimens. Under the
regulations, official establishments may release specimens for
educational, research, or other nonfood purposes under the permit
issued by the inspector in charge. The applicant agrees that the
collection and handling of the specimens will be at such time and place
and in such a manner as not to interfere with inspection or to cause
any objectionable condition.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
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Number of Respondents: 1,642.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 274.
Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-05604 Filed 3-20-26; 8:45 am]
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