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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS–2018–0003]
Notice of Request for Revision to an
Approved Information Collection
(Public Health Information System)
Food Safety and Inspection
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing
its intention to revise the approved
information collection for the FSIS
Public Health Information System
(PHIS) to include the FSIS standard
export certificate forms 9060–5, 9060–
5S, 9060–5A, and 9060–5B. The
estimated burden will increase by
11,303 hours due to the addition of
these export certificate forms. The
approval for this information collection
will expire on January 31, 2021.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
May 21, 2018.
ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested
persons to submit comments on this
information collection. Comments may
be submitted by one of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: This
website provides the ability to type
short comments directly into the
comment field on this web page or
attach a file for lengthier comments. Go
to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow
the on-line instructions at that site for
submitting comments.
• Mail, including CD–ROMs, etc.:
Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, Docket Clerk,
Patriots Plaza 3, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Mailstop 3782, Room 8–
163A, Washington, DC 20250–3700.
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• Hand- or courier-delivered
submittals: Deliver to Patriots Plaza 3,
355 E Street SW, Room 8–163A,
Washington, DC 20250–3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by
mail or electronic mail must include the
Agency name and docket number FSIS–
2018–0003. Comments received in
response to this docket will be made
available for public inspection and
posted without change, including any
personal information, to https://
www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to background
documents or comments received, go to
the FSIS Docket Room at Patriots Plaza
3, 355 E Street SW, Room 8–164,
Washington, DC 20250–3700 between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina
Kouba, Office of Policy and Program
Development, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065,
South Building, Washington, DC 20250–
3700; (202) 720–5627.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Public Health Information
System.
OMB Number: 0583–0153.
Expiration Date of Approval: 01/31/
2021.
Type of Request: Revision of an
approved information collection.
Abstract: FSIS has been delegated the
authority to exercise the functions of the
Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53) as specified
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.). FSIS protects the
public by verifying that meat, poultry,
and egg products are safe, wholesome,
not adulterated, and correctly labeled
and packaged.
FSIS is requesting a revision to the
approved information collection for the
FSIS Public Health Information System
(PHIS) to include the FSIS standard
export certificate forms 9060–5, 9060–
5S, 9060–5A, and 9060–5B. The
estimated burden will increase by
11,303 hours due to the addition of
these export certificate forms. The
approval for this information collection
will expire on January 31, 2021.
FSIS requires the use of FSIS Form
9060–5 ‘‘Meat and Poultry Export
Certificate of Wholesomeness’’ for all
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meat and poultry exports (9 CFR 322.2
and 9 CRF 381.106). FSIS requires the
use of FSIS Form 9060–5S ‘‘Fish and
Fish Products Export Certificate of
Wholesomeness’’ for all exports of fish
of the order Siluriformes (9 CFR 552.1,
cross-referencing 322.2). FSIS also
requires the use of FSIS Form 9060–5A
‘‘Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
Certificate of Wholesomeness
(Continuation Sheet)’’ and FSIS Form
9060–5B ‘‘Meat, Poultry, and Egg
Products Certificate of Wholesomeness
(Continuation Sheet)’’ (9 CFR 322.2 and
9 CFR 381.106) to capture additional
statements or information that will not
fit in the remarks section of FSIS Forms
9060–5 and 9060–5S. In most cases, the
FSIS Public Health Information System
will automatically populate the
information that is collected on the FSIS
standard export certificate forms from
the FSIS Form 9060–6 ‘‘Application for
Export Certificate.’’ The FSIS Form
9060–6 is an approved form under this
collection. FSIS is seeking approval for
any collection of information for the
FSIS standard export certificate forms
that might occur on paper. FSIS has
made the following estimates based
upon an information collection
assessment:
Estimate of burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average .179
hours per response.
Estimated total number of
respondents: 6,242.
Estimated average number of
responses per respondent: 103.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 643,008.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 115,117 hours. Copies of
this information collection assessment
can be obtained from Gina Kouba, Office
of Policy and Program Development,
Food Safety and Inspection Service,
USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Room 6065, South Building,
Washington, DC 20250–3700; (202) 720–
5627.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of FSIS’s functions, including whether
the information will have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of FSIS’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the
validity of the method and assumptions
used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
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utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (d) ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of
information, including through the use
of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques, or other forms of
information technology. Comments may
be sent to both FSIS, at the addresses
provided above, and the Desk Officer for
Agriculture, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, Washington,
DC 20253.
Responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
also become a matter of public record.
Additional Public Notification
Public awareness of all segments of
rulemaking and policy development is
important. Consequently, FSIS will
announce this Federal Register
publication on-line through the FSIS
web page located at: https://
www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register.
FSIS also will make copies of this
publication available through the FSIS
Constituent Update, which is used to
provide information regarding FSIS
policies, procedures, regulations,
Federal Register notices, FSIS public
meetings, and other types of information
that could affect or would be of interest
to our constituents and stakeholders.
The Update is available on the FSIS web
page. Through the web page, FSIS is
able to provide information to a much
broader, more diverse audience. In
addition, FSIS offers an email
subscription service which provides
automatic and customized access to
selected food safety news and
information. This service is available at:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe.
Options range from recalls to export
information, regulations, directives, and
notices. Customers can add or delete
subscriptions themselves, and have the
option to password protect their
accounts.
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USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
No agency, officer, or employee of the
USDA shall, on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation,
disability, age, marital status, family/
parental status, income derived from a
public assistance program, or political
beliefs, exclude from participation in,
deny the benefits of, or subject to
discrimination any person in the United
States under any program or activity
conducted by the USDA.
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How To File a Complaint of
Discrimination
To file a complaint of discrimination,
complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, which
may be accessed online at https://
www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/
docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_
12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you
or your authorized representative.
Send your completed complaint form
or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250–9410.
Fax: (202) 690–7442.
Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication
(Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.),
should contact USDA’s TARGET Center
at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD).
Paul Kiecker,
Acting Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request—Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Forms: FNS–698, FNS–699, and FNS–
700; The Integrity Profile (TIP)
Food and Nutrition Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice invites the general public and
other public agencies to comment on
this proposed information collection.
The purpose of the TIP Data
Collection is to provide FNS and WIC
State agencies with an annual data set
that can be used to assess State agencies’
compliance with WIC vendor
management requirements and estimate
State agencies’ progress in eliminating
fraud, waste, and abuse. This is an
extension, without change, of a
currently approved data collection.
DATES: Written comments must be
received on or before May 21, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on:
(a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
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(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
through automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Comments may be sent to: Amy
Herring, Chief, Program Integrity and
Monitoring Branch, Supplemental Food
Programs Division, Food and Nutrition
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
3101 Park Center Drive, Room 510,
Alexandria, VA 22302.
Comments will also be accepted
through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.
Go to https://www.regulations.gov, and
follow the online instructions for
submitting comments electronically.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval, and become a matter
of public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of this information collection
should be directed to Amy Herring,
(703) 305–2376.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: The Integrity Profile (TIP) Data
Collection.
OMB Number: 0584–0401.
Expiration Date: May 31, 2018.
Type of Request: Extension, without
change, of a currently approved data
collection.
Abstract: Each year, WIC State
agencies administering the Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are
required by 7 CFR 246.12(j)(5) to submit
to FNS an annual summary of the
results of their vendor monitoring
efforts in order to provide Congress,
senior FNS officials, as well as the
general public, assurance that every
reasonable effort is being made to
ensure integrity in the WIC Program.
The number of WIC State agencies
reporting remains at 90. This includes
50 geographic State agencies, 34 State
agencies operated by Indian Tribal
Organizations, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa,
the Commonwealth of Northern
Marianas, and the Virgin Islands. All
WIC State agencies use the TIP webbased system to report compliance and
monitoring information. The reporting
burden is comprised of three automated
forms: The FNS–698, FNS–699, and
FNS–700. The FNS–698 and FNS–699
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statements of organization and functions are examples of documents
appearing in this section.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS-2018-0003]
Notice of Request for Revision to an Approved Information
Collection (Public Health Information System)
AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing its intention to revise the
approved information collection for the FSIS Public Health Information
System (PHIS) to include the FSIS standard export certificate forms
9060-5, 9060-5S, 9060-5A, and 9060-5B. The estimated burden will
increase by 11,303 hours due to the addition of these export
certificate forms. The approval for this information collection will
expire on January 31, 2021.
DATES: Submit comments on or before May 21, 2018.
ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this
information collection. Comments may be submitted by one of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this
web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions at that site for
submitting comments.
Mail, including CD-ROMs, etc.: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Docket
Clerk, Patriots Plaza 3, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3782,
Room 8-163A, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to Patriots
Plaza 3, 355 E Street SW, Room 8-163A, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must
include the Agency name and docket number FSIS-2018-0003. Comments
received in response to this docket will be made available for public
inspection and posted without change, including any personal
information, to https://www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to background documents or comments received, go
to the FSIS Docket Room at Patriots Plaza 3, 355 E Street SW, Room 8-
164, Washington, DC 20250-3700 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina Kouba, Office of Policy and
Program Development, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065, South Building, Washington, DC
20250-3700; (202) 720-5627.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Public Health Information System.
OMB Number: 0583-0153.
Expiration Date of Approval: 01/31/2021.
Type of Request: Revision of an approved information collection.
Abstract: FSIS has been delegated the authority to exercise the
functions of the Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53) as specified 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.). FSIS
protects the public by verifying that meat, poultry, and egg products
are safe, wholesome, not adulterated, and correctly labeled and
packaged.
FSIS is requesting a revision to the approved information
collection for the FSIS Public Health Information System (PHIS) to
include the FSIS standard export certificate forms 9060-5, 9060-5S,
9060-5A, and 9060-5B. The estimated burden will increase by 11,303
hours due to the addition of these export certificate forms. The
approval for this information collection will expire on January 31,
2021.
FSIS requires the use of FSIS Form 9060-5 ``Meat and Poultry Export
Certificate of Wholesomeness'' for all meat and poultry exports (9 CFR
322.2 and 9 CRF 381.106). FSIS requires the use of FSIS Form 9060-5S
``Fish and Fish Products Export Certificate of Wholesomeness'' for all
exports of fish of the order Siluriformes (9 CFR 552.1, cross-
referencing 322.2). FSIS also requires the use of FSIS Form 9060-5A
``Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Certificate of Wholesomeness
(Continuation Sheet)'' and FSIS Form 9060-5B ``Meat, Poultry, and Egg
Products Certificate of Wholesomeness (Continuation Sheet)'' (9 CFR
322.2 and 9 CFR 381.106) to capture additional statements or
information that will not fit in the remarks section of FSIS Forms
9060-5 and 9060-5S. In most cases, the FSIS Public Health Information
System will automatically populate the information that is collected on
the FSIS standard export certificate forms from the FSIS Form 9060-6
``Application for Export Certificate.'' The FSIS Form 9060-6 is an
approved form under this collection. FSIS is seeking approval for any
collection of information for the FSIS standard export certificate
forms that might occur on paper. FSIS has made the following estimates
based upon an information collection assessment:
Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection
of information is estimated to average .179 hours per response.
Estimated total number of respondents: 6,242.
Estimated average number of responses per respondent: 103.
Estimated annual number of responses: 643,008.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 115,117 hours. Copies
of this information collection assessment can be obtained from Gina
Kouba, Office of Policy and Program Development, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065, South
Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700; (202) 720-5627.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of FSIS's
functions, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of FSIS's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
method and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
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utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques, or other forms of
information technology. Comments may be sent to both FSIS, at the
addresses provided above, and the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC 20253.
Responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of
public record.
Additional Public Notification
Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy
development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal
Register publication on-line through the FSIS web page located at:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register.
FSIS also will make copies of this publication available through
the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to provide information
regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register
notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information that
could affect or would be of interest to our constituents and
stakeholders. The Update is available on the FSIS web page. Through the
web page, FSIS is able to provide information to a much broader, more
diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email subscription
service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food
safety news and information. This service is available at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Options range from recalls to export
information, regulations, directives, and notices. Customers can add or
delete subscriptions themselves, and have the option to password
protect their accounts.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
No agency, officer, or employee of the USDA shall, on the grounds
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status,
income derived from a public assistance program, or political beliefs,
exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to
discrimination any person in the United States under any program or
activity conducted by the USDA.
How To File a Complaint of Discrimination
To file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, which may be accessed online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you or your
authorized representative.
Send your completed complaint form or letter to USDA by mail, fax,
or email:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410.
Fax: (202) 690-7442.
Email: [email protected].
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for
communication (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), should contact
USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
Paul Kiecker,
Acting Administrator.
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