Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 68596-68597 [2010-28145]

Download as PDF 68596 Notices Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 215 Monday, November 8, 2010 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES November 3, 2010. 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 and 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) 720–8681. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:02 Nov 05, 2010 Jkt 223001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Forest Service Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–28144 Filed 11–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 3, 2010. Title: Outreach/Ethnicity Questionnaires. OMB Control Number: 0596–0207. Summary of Collection: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally assisted or direct programs of the Federal Government. Section 703 in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in actions affecting employees or applicants for employment. The Forest Service requires outreach and recruitment of diverse candidates as a strategy to create a diverse and multicultural workforce within the agency. The Forest Service will do two questionnaires, FS–NRS–1700–1 and FS–1700–5 to collect information regarding ethnicity and race, which program the respondent is currently participating, and information from students attending local college and university career fairs about the effectiveness of information provided by personnel regarding career opportunities in the Forest Service. Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to evaluate effectiveness of the Civil Rights Outreach Programs conducted by the Northern Research Station, as well as the Forest Service’s Youth Conservation Corps, Hosted programs, Job Corps, and Volunteer programs. This information will assist in the compilation of the Senior Youth and Volunteer Programs Report shared with Congress and other Federal agencies. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 77,500. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Yearly. Total Burden Hours: 6,458. PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Sfmt 4703 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: Procedures for the Notification of New Technology. OMB Control Number: 0583–0127. Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 215 / Monday, November 8, 2010 / Notices jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES 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 and poultry products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS established flexible procedures to actively encourage the development and use of new technologies in meat and poultry establishments and egg products plants. These new procedures will facilitate notification to the Agency of any new technology that is intended for use in meat and poultry establishments and egg products plants so that the Agency can decide whether the new technology requires a pre-use review. A pre-use review often includes an inplant trail. Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information to determine if an in-plant trail is necessary, FSIS will request that the firm submit a protocol that is designed to collect relevant data to support the use of the new technology. To not collect this information would reduce the effectiveness of the meat, poultry, and egg products inspection program. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 175. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: on occasion. Total Burden Hours: 8,600. Food Safety and Inspection Service Title: Listeria Control for Ready-to-Eat Products. OMB Control Number: 0583–0132. 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 verifying that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS is requiring that official establishments that produce certain ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products to take measures to prevent product adulteration by the pathogenic environmental contaminant Listeria monocytogenes. The regulations (9 CFR 430.4) particularly affect establishments that produce RTE meat and poultry products that are exposed to the environment after lethality treatments and that support the growth of Listeria VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:02 Nov 05, 2010 Jkt 223001 monocytogenes. Establishments must employ one of four distinct methods found in the regulations. These establishments must share with FSIS data and information relevant to their controls for Listeria monocytogenes. Need and Use of the Information: Official establishments that produce FTE meat and poultry products must annually furnish FSIS with information on the production volume of RTE products affected by the regulations and the control measures used by the establishments. The establishment must also provide an estimate of production volume by product type and regulatory control method used for the upcoming year. FSIS will use the information collected from the Production Information on Post-Lethality Exposed RTE Products form (FSIS 10,240–1) to help target resources and direct verification activities. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 2,129. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 26,317. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–28145 Filed 11–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 3, 2010. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68597 (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. Foreign Agricultural Service Title: Export Sales of U.S. Agricultural Commodities. OMB Control Number: 0551–0007. Summary of Collection: The export sales reporting system provides commodity market participants with information about commodity export commitments, and is one means by which USDA seeks to insure fairness and soundness in commodity marketing. U.S. exports are required to report to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) information on: (1) The quantity of a reportable commodity to be sold to a foreign buyer; (2) the country of destination; and (3) the marketing year of shipment. The authority to collect this information is found at 7 CFR Part 20 and the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5712). Need and Use of the Information: The collected information is needed because it provides up-to-date market data for making rational export policy decisions to prevent market disruptions. FAS reports the information to the public so that all market participants can be aware of such sales and can evaluate the effects of exports on supply and demand estimates of production, prices, and sales. If the information is not collected, the Department would not be in compliance with the statutes and not fulfilling the objectives of the export sales reporting program. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 340. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly; Weekly. Total Burden Hours: 42,947. E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 215 (Monday, November 8, 2010)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28145]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 3, 2010.
    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: Procedures for the Notification of New Technology.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0127.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service 
(FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise

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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 and poultry products 
are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. 
FSIS established flexible procedures to actively encourage the 
development and use of new technologies in meat and poultry 
establishments and egg products plants. These new procedures will 
facilitate notification to the Agency of any new technology that is 
intended for use in meat and poultry establishments and egg products 
plants so that the Agency can decide whether the new technology 
requires a pre-use review. A pre-use review often includes an in-plant 
trail.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information to 
determine if an in-plant trail is necessary, FSIS will request that the 
firm submit a protocol that is designed to collect relevant data to 
support the use of the new technology. To not collect this information 
would reduce the effectiveness of the meat, poultry, and egg products 
inspection program.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 175.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: on occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 8,600.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Listeria Control for Ready-to-Eat Products.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0132.
    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 verifying that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, 
unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS is requiring 
that official establishments that produce certain ready-to-eat (RTE) 
meat and poultry products to take measures to prevent product 
adulteration by the pathogenic environmental contaminant Listeria 
monocytogenes. The regulations (9 CFR 430.4) particularly affect 
establishments that produce RTE meat and poultry products that are 
exposed to the environment after lethality treatments and that support 
the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishments must employ one of 
four distinct methods found in the regulations. These establishments 
must share with FSIS data and information relevant to their controls 
for Listeria monocytogenes.
    Need and Use of the Information: Official establishments that 
produce FTE meat and poultry products must annually furnish FSIS with 
information on the production volume of RTE products affected by the 
regulations and the control measures used by the establishments. The 
establishment must also provide an estimate of production volume by 
product type and regulatory control method used for the upcoming year. 
FSIS will use the information collected from the Production Information 
on Post-Lethality Exposed RTE Products form (FSIS 10,240-1) to help 
target resources and direct verification activities.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 2,129.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 26,317.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-28145 Filed 11-5-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-DM-P
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