Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction, 51113 [E9-23870]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 191 (Monday, October 5, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 51113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-23870]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction

September 29, 2009.

    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.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Consumer Focus Groups.
    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 et seq.). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the 
public by verifying that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, 
unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. To assist in 
fulfilling its public health mission, FSIS needs at times to obtain 
information from consumers to assess the effectiveness of its consumer 
protection initiatives and to gain data to support Agency decision-
making and policy formulation. Foodborne illness is a significant 
public health problem in the United States. FSIS is seeking information 
about the content of public health messages, and methods of delivery of 
those messages, that will promote safe food handling and preparation 
practices among consumers. FSIS will use consumer focus groups to 
determine the perceptions of segments of the general population and at-
risk populations regarding relevant food safety messages.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information to 
conduct qualitative research with consumers to (1) assess consumers' 
understanding of cooking instructions for specific products (e.g. 
uncooked, breaded, boneless poultry products) and (2) collect 
information on consumers' understanding of existing public health 
messages (e.g., use a thermometer to check the doneness of meat and 
poultry). FSIS will use the results of the focus groups to inform the 
development of labeling policy for meat, poultry, and egg products and 
to refine, and to decide how to disseminate, public health messages to 
ensure that they are useful for effecting behavioral changes and 
reducing foodborne illness.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 400.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time.
    Total Burden Hours: 215.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-23870 Filed 10-2-09; 8:45 am]
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