Proposed Information Collection; National Park Service Office of Public Health Temporary Food Event Permit Program, 65669-65672 [2016-22914]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
• National Park Service

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 185 (Friday, September 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65669-65672]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22914]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-VRP-OPH-21706; PPWOVPADH0, PPMPRHS1Y.Y00000 (166)]


Proposed Information Collection; National Park Service Office of 
Public Health Temporary Food Event Permit Program

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We (National Park Service) will ask the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described 
below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part 
of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we 
invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this 
opportunity to comment on this IC. We may not conduct or sponsor and a 
person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless 
it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: You must submit comments on or before November 22, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the IC to Madonna L. Baucum, 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service, 12201 
Sunrise Valley Drive (Mail Stop 242), Reston, VA 20192 (mail); or via 
email at madonna_baucum@nps.gov. Please include ``1024-New TFE 
Permits'' in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about

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this IC, contact Captain Sara B. Newman, National Park Service, 1201 
Eye Street NW., Washington, DC 20005; or via email at 
sara_newman@nps.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The National Park Service (NPS) Organic Act of 1916 (Organic Act) 
(54 U.S.C. 100101 et seq.) gives the NPS broad authority to regulate 
the use of the park areas under its jurisdiction. With over 400 NPS 
sites and hundreds of millions of visits per year, a large potential 
exists for exposure to disease agents within the NPS system. The NPS 
Office of Public Health (OPH) is an internal agency-specific public 
health capability, managed, funded and operated by NPS. This program is 
primarily staffed with commissioned corps officers on detail to the 
agency from the United States Public Health Service and is a national 
activity headquartered in Washington, DC with field staff located 
across the NPS system. Through disease surveillance and response, on-
site evaluation/hazard analysis, consultation, policy guidance, and 
coordination with local, state and other federal health jurisdictions, 
OPH professionals assist park superintendents in protecting and 
promoting visitor health in the frontcountry and backcountry/
wilderness. (NPS Management Policy 2006, 8.2.5.6)
    Many special events that involve serving food to the public occur 
on NPS lands each year. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2013 
Food Code mandates that regular food safety inspections occur for 
Temporary Food Event (TFE) food service on NPS lands. To reduce the 
risk of foodborne illness, chemical poisoning, and accidental injury, 
OPH field staff assist park units with the identification and reduction 
or elimination of public health hazards associated with TFEs through 
permiting, consultation, and on-site evaluations of TFE facilities.
    The TFE Permit Program was designed and implemented to protect and 
promote the health and safety of event attendees by requiring food 
safety training and inspection of food vendors. Several parks and 
regions have customized versions of the TFE forms. These customized 
versions of the forms are necessary due to unique local relationships 
with park partners and local jurisdictions, the frequency of TFE 
activity (often weekly), the type and level of risk of the food being 
served, and the extremely high volume of visitors served. The NPS 
utilizes the below listed forms in conjunction with the TFE Permit 
Program:
    Form 10-675 ``Application for TFE Permit''--Information collected 
via the 10-675 gathers information from prospective TFE operators to 
assess the menu, food sources, food preparation methods, food 
preparation sites and equipment for compliance with the FDA Food Code. 
The following information is collected:
     Operator Contact Information--needed for communication 
with prospective operators during the review process.
     Proposed Menu--needed to assess potential risks inherent 
to food categories.
     Proposed Food Sources--needed to ensure that operators a 
utilizing approved food sources.
     Proposed Preparation Methods--needed to assess whether the 
proposed equipment and facility are adequate to protect food safety 
during preparation, transport, holding and service.
     Proposed Food Preparation Sites--needed to assess whether 
proposed preparation sites meet Food Code requirements and provide 
adequate facilities for sanitary food production.
     Proposed TFE Site Equipment & Layout--needed to gather 
information about proposed TFE facilities, utilities, equipment and 
layout to assess whether the proposal contains adequate facilities and 
equipment to meet Food Code requirements and provide for sanitary food 
production.
    Form 10-675A ``Permit Application for a Temporary Food 
Establishment'' (TFE)--Information collected via the 10-675A, used 
specifically by the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC, 
gathers information from prospective TFE operators to assess the menu, 
food sources, food preparation methods, food preparation sites and 
equipment for compliance with the FDA Food Code. Information collected 
via the 10-675A includes:
     Instructions and Signature Page--helps ensure that the TFE 
applicant has read the instructions and agrees to comply with 
requirements.
     Part A--gathers contact information and type of TFE permit 
being applied for.
     Part B--gathers proposed menu items and assesses potential 
risks inherent to food categories.
     Part C--gathers proposed food preparation methods and 
assesses whether the proposed equipment and facility are adequate to 
protect food safety during preparation, transport, holding, and 
service.
     Part D and E--gathers information about proposed TFE 
facilities, utilities, equipment and layout to assess whether the 
proposal contains adequate facilities and equipment to meet Food Code 
requirements and provide for sanitary food production.
     Part F--obtains proof of official agreement for use of 
required off-site facilities.
    Form 10-675B ``Temporary Food Event (TFE) Vendor Application''--
Information collected via the 10-675B, used specifically by the Gateway 
National Recreation Area in New York City, NY, gathers information from 
prospective TFE operators to assess the menu, food sources, food 
preparation methods, food preparation sites and equipment for 
compliance with the FDA Food Code. Information collected via the 10-
675B includes:
     Event and Vendor Contact Information--needed for 
communication with prospective operators during the review process.
     Proposed Menu Items--assesses potential risks inherent to 
food categories.
     Food Temperature Control Methods--assesses the ability of 
the vendor to provide control of critical food temperatures.
     TFE Facilities and Utilities--assesses adequacy of 
facilities for handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and 
utensils, adequate disposal of wastewater, and adequate supply of 
potable water.
     Documentation--requests necessary documentation of 
licensed approved food preparation facilities and adequate food safety 
training.
     Vendor Consent and Signature--obtains vendor's consent to 
terms of the permit.
    Form 10-675C ``Food Vendor Application--Fort Mason Center''--
Information collected via the 10-675C, used specifically by the Fort 
Mason Center at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, 
CA, gathers information from prospective TFE operators to assess the 
menu, food sources, food preparation methods, food preparation sites 
and equipment for compliance with the FDA Food Code. Information 
collected via the 10-675C includes:
     Contact Information--needed for communication with 
prospective TFE organizers, vendors, and off-site establishments used 
for TFE food preparation.
     TFE Facilities and Utilities--assesses adequacy of 
facilities for handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and 
utensils, adequate disposal of wastewater, and adequate supply of 
potable water.
     Food Temperature Control Methods--assesses the ability of 
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vendor to provide control of critical food temperatures.
     Proposed Menu Items--assesses potential risks inherent to 
food categories.
     Documentation--requests necessary documentation of 
licensed approved food preparation facilities and adequate food safety 
training.
     Vendor Consent and Signature--obtains vendor's consent to 
terms of the permit.
    Form 10-675D ``Food Vendor Application and Permit--Special Use 
Permit for Temporary Food Events''--Information collected via the 10-
675D, used specifically by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in 
San Francisco, CA, gathers information from prospective TFE operators 
to assess the menu, food sources, food preparation methods, food 
preparation sites and equipment for compliance with the FDA Food Code. 
Information collected via the 10-675C includes:
     Contact Information--needed for communication with 
prospective TFE organizers, vendors, and off-site establishments used 
for TFE food preparation.
     TFE Facilities and Utilities--assesses the adequacy of 
facilities for handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and 
utensils, adequate disposal of wastewater, and adequate supply of 
potable water.
     Food Temperature Control Methods--assesses the ability of 
the vendor to provide control of critical food temperatures.
     Proposed Menu Items--assesses potential risks inherent to 
food categories.
     Documentation--requests necessary documentation of 
licensed approved food preparation facilities and adequate food safety 
training.
     Vendor Consent and Signature--obtains vendor's consent to 
terms of the permit.
     Offsite Licensed Food Establishment Owners Agreement--
ensures food served at the TFE, but prepared offsite, is prepared in a 
licensed foodservice facility or commissary.
    Form 10-675E ``High Risk Food Vendor Application and Permit--
Special Use Permit for Temporary Food Events''--Information collected 
via the 10-675E, used specifically by the Golden Gate National 
Recreation Area in San Francisco, CA, gathers information from 
prospective TFE operators to assess the menu, food sources, food 
preparation methods, food preparation sites and equipment for 
compliance with the FDA Food Code. Information collected via the 10-
675C includes:
     Contact Information--needed for communication with 
prospective TFE organizers, vendors, and off-site establishments used 
for TFE food preparation.
     TFE Facilities and Utilities--assesses the adequacy of 
facilities for handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and 
utensils, adequate disposal of wastewater, and adequate supply of 
potable water.
     Food Temperature Control Methods--assesses the ability of 
the vendor to provide control of critical food temperatures.
     Proposed Menu Items--assesses potential risks inherent to 
food categories.
     Documentation--requests necessary documentation of 
licensed approved food preparation facilities and adequate food safety 
training.
     Vendor Consent and Signature--obtains vendor's consent to 
terms of the permit.
     Offsite Licensed Food Establishment Owners Agreement--
ensures food served at the TFE, but prepared offsite, is prepared in a 
licensed foodservice facility or commissary.
    Form 10-676 ``Temporary Food Event Coordinator's Application''--
Information collected via the 10-676 gathers information about the TFE 
event and the event organizer and conveys information to the event 
organizer about the conditions of the TFE Permit. Information collected 
via the 10-676 includes:
     Event Coordinator and Sponsoring Organization contact 
information
     Event Information--location, number of vendors, dates, 
times etc.
    Form 10-676C ``Event Organizer Application and Permit--Fort Mason 
Center''--Information collected via the 10-676C, used specifically by 
the Fort Mason Center at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San 
Francisco, CA, gathers information about the TFE event and the event 
organizer and conveys information to the event organizer about the 
terms and conditions of the TFE Permit. Information collected via the 
10-676C includes:
     Event Coordinator and Sponsoring Organization contact 
information
     Event Information--location, number of vendors, dates, 
times etc.
     Signatures
    Form 10-676D ``PP Event Organizer TFE Application and Permit--
Special Use Permit for Temporary Food Events''--Information collected 
via the 10-676D, used specifically by the Golden Gate National 
Recreation Area in San Francisco, CA, gathers information about the TFE 
event and the event organizer, and conveys information to the event 
organizer about the terms and conditions of the TFE Permit and provide 
permit fee information. Information collected via the 10-676 includes:
     Event Coordinator and Sponsoring Organization contact 
information
     Event Information--location, number of vendors, dates, 
times etc.
     Signatures
    Form 10-676E ``SPUG Event Organizer TFE Application and Permit--
Special Use Permit for Temporary Food Events''--Information collected 
via the 10-676E, used specifically by the Golden Gate National 
Recreation Area in San Francisco, CA, gathers information about the TFE 
event and the event organizer, and conveys information to the event 
organizer about the terms and conditions of the TFE Permit and provide 
permit fee information. Information collected via the 10-676E includes:
     Event Coordinator and Sponsoring Organization contact 
information
     Event Information--location, number of vendors, dates, 
times etc.
     Signatures
    Form 10-677 ``Garden Questionnaire''--Information collected via the 
10-677 gathers environmental health information about garden plots and 
local growers of produce which NPS concessions operations wish to 
utilize as an approved food source within their foodservice operations. 
This information is required because these sources of produce are not 
licensed by a local, state, or federal jurisdiction and would not 
normally meet the definition of an ``approved source'' in the FDA Food 
Code. The Information collected via the 10-677 includes:
     A--Garden Plot Location & Protection from Environmental 
Contamination
     B--Personal Hygiene Practices & Hygienic Facilities
     C--Plant & Seed Sources
     D--Water Source For Irrigation
     E--Herbicide & Insecticide Use
     F--Harvest & Preparation Practices
     G--NPS Compliance Information for Gardens Located on Park 
Property
     Signatures

II. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1024-New.
    Title: National Park Service Office of Public Health Temporary Food 
Event Permit Program.
    Service Form Number(s): NPS Forms 10-675, 10-675A, 10-675B, 10-
675C, 10-675D, 10-675E, 10-676, 10-676C, 10-676D, 10-676E, 10-677, and 
10-678.

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    Type of Request: Existing collection in use without OMB approval.
    Description of Respondents: Commercial vendors serving food to the 
public occur on Park Service property.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

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                                                                                     Estimated
                                                     Estimated       Estimated      completion       Estimated
                    Activity                       annual number   annual number     time per      total annual
                                                  of respondents   of responses      response      burden hours
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Form 10-675, ``Application for a TFE Permit''...              54              84             1.5             126
Form 10-675A, ``Permit Application for a                      30              40               2              80
 Temporary Food Establishment (TFE)''...........
Form 10-675B, ``Temporary Food Event (TFE)                    20              40               1              40
 Vendor Application''...........................
Form 10-675C, ``Food Vendor Application--Fort                700            1000               1            1000
 Mason Center''.................................
Form 10-675D, ``Food Vendor Application and                   20              25               1              25
 Permit--Special Use Permit for Temporary Food
 Events''.......................................
Form 10-675E, ``High Risk Food Vendor                         12              12               1              12
 Application and Permit--Special Use Permit for
 Temporary Food Events''........................
Form 10-676, ``Temporary Food Event                            5               5               1               5
 Coordinator's Application''....................
Form 10-676C, ``Event Organizer Application and               90              90               1              90
 Permit--Fort Mason Center''....................
Form 10-676D, ``PP Event Organizer TFE                         4               8               1               8
 Application and Permit--Special Use Permit for
 Temporary Food Events''........................
Form 10-676E, ``SPUG Event Organizer TFE                      12              12               1              12
 Application and Permit--Special Use Permit for
 Temporary Food Events''........................
Form 10-677, ``Garden Questionnaire''...........               2               2            5.25           10.50
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    Totals......................................             949           1,318  ..............        1,408.50
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    Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $47,948. Currently, Golden 
Gate National Recreation Area (NRA) is the only park charging fees for 
temporary food permits. The park issues 839 total permits per year 
totaling $47,948 (Fort Mason Center = $45,249 (808 permits x $56 per 
form/permit) and Partner Events = $2,700 (30 permits x $90 per form/
permit)).

III. Comments

    We invite comments concerning this information collection on:
     Whether or not the collection of information is necessary, 
including whether or not the information will have practical utility;
     The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this 
collection of information;
     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 respondents.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. Before including your address, phone number, email 
address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you 
should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal 
identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. 
While you can ask OMB in your comment to withhold your personal 
identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that it 
will be done.

    Dated: September 19, 2016.
Madonna L. Baucum,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-22914 Filed 9-22-16; 8:45 am]
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