Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 29734 [E8-11477]

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 100 (Thursday, May 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 29734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11477]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 19, 2008.
    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), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV 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.

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

    Title: Self Certification Medical Statement.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0196.
    Summary of Collection: The United States Department of Agriculture 
is responsible for ensuring consumers that food and farm products are 
moved from producer to consumer in the most efficient, dependable, 
economical, and equitable system possible. 5 CFR Part 339 authorizes an 
agency to obtain medical information about the applicant's health 
status to assist management in making employment decisions concerning 
positions that have specific medical standards or physical requirements 
in order to determine medical/physical fitness. The Animal Plant and 
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
hires individuals each year in commodity grading and inspection 
positions. These positions involve arduous duties and work under 
conditions, around moving machinery, slippery surfaces, and high noise 
level noise. APHIS will collect information using the MRP-5 form (Self-
Certification Medical Statement).
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected from the 
prospective employees assists the Marketing and Regulatory Programs 
officials, administrative personnel, and servicing Human Resources 
Offices in determining an applicant's physical fitness and suitability 
for employment in positions with approved medical standards and 
physical requirements and direct contact with meat, dairy, fresh or 
processed fruits and vegetables, and poultry intended for human 
consumption and cotton and tobacco products intended for consumer use.
    Denial of the information would greatly hamper APHIS recruiting 
capability and adversely affect management's ability to facilitate 
hiring, placement, and utilization of qualified individuals into 
positions that have specific medical standards and physical 
requirements.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 100.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-11477 Filed 5-21-08; 8:45 am]
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