Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 7674 [2023-02433]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 24 (Monday, February 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 7674]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02433]


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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 March 8, 
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.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Permit to Transport Undenatured Inedible Meat Products.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0179.
    Summary of Collection: 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.). This statute mandates 
that FSIS protect the public by ensuring that meat products are 
wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged.
    Under the regulations at 9 CFR 325.11(e), official establishments 
are to apply in writing to their District Office to obtain a permit for 
the transport of undenatured inedible meat products in commerce.
    Need and Use of the Information: Official establishments must 
complete an application that indicates the name and address of the 
applicant, a description of the type of business operations, and the 
purpose of making such application. Official establishments will write 
letters to their District Office that includes the required 
information.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 150.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasions.
    Total Burden Hours: 87.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Permit to Obtain Specimens of Condemned or Other Inedible 
Materials from Official Establishments.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0180.
    Summary of Collection: 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, poultry, and egg 
products are wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and 
packaged.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS requires any person desiring 
specimens of condemned or other inedible materials, including embryos 
and specimens of animal parasites, to file a written application on the 
FSIS Form 6700-2, ``Application and Permit to Obtain Specimens from 
Official Establishments,'' as provided in 9 CFR 314.9(a). The applicant 
must indicate the purpose for the specimens and arrange with and 
receive permission from the official establishment to obtain the 
specimens.
    Official establishments may release specimens for educational, 
research or other nonfood purposes under the permit issued by the 
inspector in charge. The applicant agrees that the collection and 
handling of the specimens will be at such time and place and in such a 
manner as not to interfere with inspection or to cause any 
objectionable condition.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,642.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time.
    Total Burden Hours: 274.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-02433 Filed 2-3-23; 8:45 am]
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