Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 66269 [2011-27638]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 26, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 66269]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-27638]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 20, 2011.
    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 Marketing and 
Regulatory Programs (MRP) of 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 areas. 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 MRP 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: 524.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 88.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-27638 Filed 10-25-11; 8:45 am]
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