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products. The approval for this
information collection will expire on
February 28, 2019. FSIS is making no
changes to the approved collection. All
official establishments and retail stores
that grind raw beef products for sale in
commerce, including products ground
at a customer’s request, are required to
maintain certain records. The required
records include the following
information:
(A) The establishment numbers of the
establishments supplying the materials
used to prepare each lot of raw ground
beef product;
(B) All supplier lot numbers and
production dates;
(C) The names of the supplied
materials, including beef components
and any materials carried over from one
production lot to the next;
(D) The date and time each lot of raw
ground beef product is produced; and
(E) The date and time when grinding
equipment and other related foodcontact surfaces are cleaned and
sanitized.
Estimate of Burden: FSIS estimates
that it would take a maximum of 50.33
hours per respondent annually.
Respondents: Official establishments
and retail stores that grind raw beef
products.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
65,911.
Estimated Maximum Annual Number
of Responses per Respondent: 1,878.
Estimated Maximum Total Annual
Recordkeeping Burden: 3,317,493 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,
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
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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 Constituent 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:
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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 Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS–2018–0037]
Notice of Request To Renew an
Approved Information Collection
(Laboratories)
Food Safety and Inspection
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing
its intention to renew the approved
information collection regarding
laboratories. The approval for this
information collection will expire on
February 28, 2019. FSIS is making no
changes to the approved collection.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
December 10, 2018.
ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested
persons to submit comments on this
Federal Register notice. 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 to
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, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, Room 6065,
Washington, DC 20250–3700.
• Hand- or courier-delivered
submittals: Deliver to 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065,
Washington, DC 20250–3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by
mail or electronic mail must include the
SUMMARY:
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Agency name and docket number FSIS–
2018–0037. 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, call
(202) 720–5627 to schedule a time to
visit the FSIS Docket Room at 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065,
Washington, DC 20250–3700.
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: Laboratories.
OMB Control Number: 0583–0158.
Expiration Date: 02/28/2019.
Type of Request: Renewal of an
approved information collection.
Abstract: FSIS, by delegation (7 CFR
2.18, 2.53), exercises the functions of
the Secretary 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.).
These statutes mandate that FSIS
protect the public by verifying that
meat, poultry, and egg products are safe,
wholesome, unadulterated, and
properly labeled and packaged.
FSIS is requesting a renewal of the
information collection regarding
laboratories. The approval for this
information collection will expire on
February 28, 2019. FSIS is making no
changes to the approved collection.
FSIS uses the PEPRL–F–0008.04 form
as a self-assessment audit checklist to
collect information related to the quality
assurance and quality control
procedures in place at in-plant and
private laboratories participating in the
Pasteurized Egg Product Recognized
Laboratory (PEPRLab) program (9 CFR
590.580). FSIS uses the data collected in
the desk audit of existing labs or in the
appraisal of new applicants.
Any non-Federal laboratory that is
applying for the FSIS Accredited
Laboratory program regarding the
testing of meat and poultry products
needs to complete FSIS Form 10,110–2,
Application for FSIS Accredited
Laboratory Program. (9 CFR 439). State
or private laboratories only submit the
application once for entry into the
program. FSIS uses the information
collected by the form to help assess the
laboratory applying for admission to the
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FSIS Accredited Laboratory program.
FSIS has made the following estimates
based upon an information collection
assessment.
Estimate of Burden: FSIS estimates
that it will take respondents an average
of 0.96 hours per year to complete a
laboratory form.
Respondents: Laboratories.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
13.
Estimated Number of Annual
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 13 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,
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 Constituent Update is available on
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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: 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 Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS-2018-0037]
Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection
(Laboratories)
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
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing its intention to renew the
approved information collection regarding laboratories. The approval
for this information collection will expire on February 28, 2019. FSIS
is making no changes to the approved collection.
DATES: Submit comments on or before December 10, 2018.
ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this
Federal Register notice. 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 to 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, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, Room 6065, Washington, DC 20250-
3700.
Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must
include the
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Agency name and docket number FSIS-2018-0037. 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,
call (202) 720-5627 to schedule a time to visit the FSIS Docket Room at
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
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: Laboratories.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0158.
Expiration Date: 02/28/2019.
Type of Request: Renewal of an approved information collection.
Abstract: FSIS, by delegation (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53), exercises the
functions of the Secretary 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.). These statutes mandate that FSIS
protect the public by verifying that meat, poultry, and egg products
are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged.
FSIS is requesting a renewal of the information collection
regarding laboratories. The approval for this information collection
will expire on February 28, 2019. FSIS is making no changes to the
approved collection.
FSIS uses the PEPRL-F-0008.04 form as a self-assessment audit
checklist to collect information related to the quality assurance and
quality control procedures in place at in-plant and private
laboratories participating in the Pasteurized Egg Product Recognized
Laboratory (PEPRLab) program (9 CFR 590.580). FSIS uses the data
collected in the desk audit of existing labs or in the appraisal of new
applicants.
Any non-Federal laboratory that is applying for the FSIS Accredited
Laboratory program regarding the testing of meat and poultry products
needs to complete FSIS Form 10,110-2, Application for FSIS Accredited
Laboratory Program. (9 CFR 439). State or private laboratories only
submit the application once for entry into the program. FSIS uses the
information collected by the form to help assess the laboratory
applying for admission to the FSIS Accredited Laboratory program. FSIS
has made the following estimates based upon an information collection
assessment.
Estimate of Burden: FSIS estimates that it will take respondents an
average of 0.96 hours per year to complete a laboratory form.
Respondents: Laboratories.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 13.
Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 13 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, 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 Constituent 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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