Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 2063-2064 [2023-00483]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 8 / Thursday, January 12, 2023 / Notices Equal opportunity practices, in line with USDA policies, will be followed in all membership appointments to the committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include, to the extent practicable women, and persons with disabilities. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. Dated: January 4, 2023. Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–00461 Filed 1–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 February 13, 2023 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:36 Jan 11, 2023 Jkt 259001 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: Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection. OMB Control Number: 0583–0171. Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (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.). This statute mandates that FSIS protect the public by verifying that meat products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS amended the Federal meat inspection regulations to establish a new inspection system for market hog slaughter establishments that has been demonstrated to provide equivalent or greater public health protection than the existing inspection system. The Agency also made several changes to the regulations that would affect all establishments that slaughter any swine, regardless of the inspection system under which they operate or the age, size, or class of swine. Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information to ensure that all establishments operating under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS) monitor their systems through microbial testing and recordkeeping. Establishments operating under NSIS are required to (1) identify animals or carcasses that establishment personnel have sorted and removed for disposal before FSIS inspection with a unique tag, tattoo, or similar device, (2) maintain records to document the total number of animals and carcasses sorted and removed per day and the reasons for their removal, and (3) maintain records documenting that products resulting from their slaughter operations meet the new definition of RTC pork product. Furthermore, FSIS will collection information to ensure that each establishment operating under the NSIS submit on an annual basis an attestation to the management member of the local FSIS circuit safety committee stating PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2063 that it maintains a program to monitor and document any work-related conditions of establishment workers. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 84. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 4,348. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–00494 Filed 1–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P 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 February 13, 2023 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. E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 2064 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 8 / Thursday, January 12, 2023 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Title: Handling Swine with Potential Vesicular Disease. OMB Control Number: 0579–New. Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or poultry. The Secretary may also prohibit or restrict import or export of any animal or related material if necessary to prevent the spread of any livestock or poultry pest or disease. The AHPA is contained in Title X, subtitle E, sections 10401–18 of Public Law 107–171, May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 [7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.] Need and Use of the Information: Information collection activities associated with reporting and rapid detection include notifiable swine disease reporting, National Animal Health Reporting System, monthly State and Area Veterinarian In Charge reports, and FAD data collection and investigations. Data collected for emerging disease investigations and outbreaks may require more information depending on the situation. APHIS will use diagnostic testing results, number of detections, and epidemiological information to detect and evaluate the status of a potential emerging disease threat. Once APHIS confirms there is an emerging animal disease, it will use this information to create specific case definitions and disease reporting criteria. If the information was collected less frequently or not collected at all, it would significantly cripple APHIS’ ability to evaluate the risk of spreading swine vesicular disease in the United States. This would have serious effects on the U.S. livestock industry and international trade. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government; Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 75. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 6,900. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–00483 Filed 1–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:36 Jan 11, 2023 Jkt 259001 [Docket #RUS–22–Electric–0060] Inflation Reduction Act Discussion Sessions Rural Utilities Service, USDA Notice of roundtable discussion sessions. AGENCY: ACTION: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 created several new clean energy provisions to be administered by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the Rural Development (RD) mission area of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Following formal listening sessions, Tribal consultation, and a written comment period in November and December of 2022 regarding these IRA RUS clean energy provisions, RUS will host a series of virtual roundtables in January of 2023 to gain additional individual input from stakeholders regarding the design of IRA sections 22001 and 22004, with the intention of releasing a funding opportunity announcement in the first half of 2023. DATES: Thirteen virtual roundtable discussions are planned for the following dates and times. In an effort to create a smaller setting for individual representatives to share their input, roundtables are organized by stakeholder groups, although all discussions will be open to any member of the public who expresses interest in joining, with the goal of being inclusive and hearing from all stakeholders wishing to provide further input. Registration links for the sessions below are available at: https:// www.rd.usda.gov/inflation-reductionact. January 17—10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET)—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Electrical Generation & Transmission (G&T) entities RUS Region 1 which includes entities in the following states: AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV January 17—4 p.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Rural Mayors and Other Subnational Leaders January 18—10 a.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Labor Stakeholders January 18—3 p.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Environmental Stakeholders January 19—3 p.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Clean Energy Developers SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 January 20—11 a.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Distribution Cooperatives in RUS Region 1 which includes entities in the following states: AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV January 20—3:30 p.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Electrical G&T entities in RUS Region 2 which includes entities in the following states: AK, AR, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, MS, MO, NE, OK, TX January 23—11 a.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Engineering Firms with Expertise in Rural Energy and Rural Energy Systems January 23—3 p.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Electrical G&T entities in RUS Region 3 which includes entities in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MN, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, WY and all Territories January 24—11 a.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Distribution Cooperatives in RUS Region 2 which includes entities in the following states: AK, AR, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, MS, MO, NE, OK, TX January 24—3 p.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at promoting renewable energy development in tribal communities through Tribes, Tribal Utilities and Tribal Organizations and Entities January 25—1 p.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Equity Stakeholders January 26—4 p.m. ET—USDA Rural Development, RUS IRA Roundtable aimed at Distribution Cooperatives in RUS Region 3 which includes entities in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MN, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, WY and all Territories ADDRESSES: If you have an interest in attending any roundtable discussion session, please register at https:// www.rd.usda.gov/inflation-reductionact. Given limited capacity and the goal of creating smaller settings to hear from as diverse and broad a set of stakeholders as possible, we encourage stakeholders to only register for the session most focused on their interest. Additional information about RD and its programs is available on the internet at https://www.rd.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Louise Torrez at Louise.Torres@ usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 8 (Thursday, January 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2063-2064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00483]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 February 
13, 2023 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.

[[Page 2064]]

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Handling Swine with Potential Vesicular Disease.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-New.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. The Secretary may also prohibit or restrict import or export 
of any animal or related material if necessary to prevent the spread of 
any livestock or poultry pest or disease. The AHPA is contained in 
Title X, subtitle E, sections 10401-18 of Public Law 107-171, May 13, 
2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 [7 U.S.C. 8301 
et seq.]
    Need and Use of the Information: Information collection activities 
associated with reporting and rapid detection include notifiable swine 
disease reporting, National Animal Health Reporting System, monthly 
State and Area Veterinarian In Charge reports, and FAD data collection 
and investigations. Data collected for emerging disease investigations 
and outbreaks may require more information depending on the situation. 
APHIS will use diagnostic testing results, number of detections, and 
epidemiological information to detect and evaluate the status of a 
potential emerging disease threat. Once APHIS confirms there is an 
emerging animal disease, it will use this information to create 
specific case definitions and disease reporting criteria.
    If the information was collected less frequently or not collected 
at all, it would significantly cripple APHIS' ability to evaluate the 
risk of spreading swine vesicular disease in the United States. This 
would have serious effects on the U.S. livestock industry and 
international trade.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State, 
Local or Tribal Government; Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 75.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 6,900.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-00483 Filed 1-11-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.