Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 58475 [2022-20862]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 58475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-20862]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    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 
are requested regarding 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; the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; 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 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.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by October 
27, 2022 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for 
the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days 
of the publication of this notice on the following website 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function
    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: Industry Response to Noncompliance Records.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0146.
    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.), 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). These statues mandate that FSIS protect the public by 
verifying that meat and, poultry products are safe, wholesome, not 
adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. If FSIS in-plant 
personnel discover noncompliance with regulatory requirements they 
issue Noncompliance Records (NRs). The Noncompliance Record, FSIS Form 
5400-4 and FSIS 5400-4 FISH, serves as FSIS' official record of 
noncompliance with one or more regulatory requirements.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will use the form 5400-4 and 
5400-4 FISH to document their findings and provided written 
notification of the establishment's failure to comply with regulatory 
requirement(s). The establishment management receives a copy of the 
form and has the opportunity to respond in writing using the 
Noncompliance Record form.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 7,057.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 119,969.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Certificate of Medical Examination.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0167.
    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.), 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 will use form 
FSIS 4339-1, Certificate of Medical Examination (with report of medical 
History), and FSIS form 4306-5, Medical Documentation for Employee's 
Reasonable Accommodation Request to collect information from applicant.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will use the information from 
FSIS 4339-1 form to determine whether an applicant for an FSIS Food 
Inspector, Consumer Safety Inspector, or Veterinary Medical Officer in-
plant position meets the Office of Personnel Management-approved 
medical qualification standards for the position. FSIS will use FSIS 
form 4306-5 to help determine whether the Agency will provide 
reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. These forms will 
ensure accurate collection of the required data.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 1,250.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,542.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-20862 Filed 9-26-22; 8:45 am]
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