Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 44250 [2023-14785]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 44250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14785]


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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 August 
11, 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: State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0170.
    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.) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 
U.S.C. 451, et seq.) These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the 
public by ensuring that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, 
and properly labeled and packaged.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS collects information from 
federally-assisted State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs to 
ensure that their programs operate in a manner that is at least equal 
to FSIS's Federal inspection program in the protection of public 
interest; comply with requirements of Federal Civil Rights laws and 
regulations; meet necessary laboratory quality assurance standards and 
testing frequencies; and have the capability to perform microbiology 
and food chemistry methods that are ``at least equal to'' methods 
performed in FSIS laboratories.
    Under a cooperative agreement with FSIS, states may operate their 
own MPI programs provided they meet and enforce requirements ``at least 
equal to'' those imposed under the FMIA and PPIA. Twenty-seven (29) 
states have MPI programs that operate under a cooperative agreement 
with FSIS and are subject to the comprehensive state review process. 
There are nine review components that make up the comprehensive state 
review process.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 29.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 7,051.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Laboratory Assessment Requests.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0183.
    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 safe, wholesome, and properly labeled and packaged. As a 
public health regulatory agency, FSIS investigates reports of foodborne 
illness, contamination, and adulteration potentially associated with 
FSIS-regulated products. During these investigations, non-FSIS 
laboratories may test FSIS regulated product and share the results with 
FSIS. FSIS OPHS Science Staff (SciS) will review the results and 
associated documentation shared by the non-FSIS laboratory to determine 
whether FSIS will accept the results.
    Need and Use of the Information: As part of the process to 
determine if the non-FSIS laboratory result is acceptable, the SciS 
lead investigator collects information from the non-FSIS laboratory and 
verifies that the non-FSIS laboratory can provide the appropriate 
certifications and documentation of accreditation, such as ISO17025, or 
another third-party accreditation entity covering the methods 
performed. The SciS lead investigator also verifies that the laboratory 
has submitted all the necessary information, including evidence of 
chain of custody, the appropriate laboratory reports with sample 
identification, results, and authorization by the responsible official 
for affirming results. The laboratory may use FSIS Form 8000-17, 
Evidence Receipt and Chain of Custody, to submit information to FSIS.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 3.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 23.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-14785 Filed 7-11-23; 8:45 am]
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