Notice of Request for a New Information Collection: Salmonella Control Strategies Pilot Projects, 71818-71820 [2023-22978]

Download as PDF 71818 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 18, 2023 / Notices p.m. to 3:15 p.m. This meeting is free and open to the public. Persons wishing to attend the meeting should use the following link: (https:// usaid.zoomgov.com/j/1613820653). Requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to Daniel McDonald at MEPPA@usaid.gov. Please include ‘‘Request for Reasonable Accommodation, PPF Advisory Board Meeting, November 14’’ in the subject line. Daniel McDonald, USAID Designated Federal Officer for the PPF Advisory Board, Bureau for the Middle East, U.S. Agency for International Development. [FR Doc. 2023–22912 Filed 10–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 November 17, 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Oct 17, 2023 Jkt 262001 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. Foreign Agricultural Service Title: Export Sales of U.S. Agricultural Commodities. OMB Control Number: 0551–0007. Summary of Collection: The Export Sales of U.S. Agricultural Commodities is authorized by § 602 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978, as amended (7 U.S.C. 5712). The Export Sales of U.S. Agricultural Commodities requires the reporting of information pertaining to contracts for export sale of certain specified agricultural commodities that may be designated by the Secretary of Agriculture. U.S. exporters are required to report information on: (1) the quantity of a reportable commodity to be sold to a foreign buyer; (2) the country of destination; and (3) the marketing year of shipment. Data reported is aggregated and published in compilation form to protect business confidential information submitted. The Export Sales Reporting and Maintenance System (ESRMS) was created after the large, unexpected purchase of U.S. wheat and corn by the Soviet Union in 1972. U.S. exporters are required to regularly report specific information on commodity shipments using ESRMS. The information reported is maintained by the exporters during the normal course of conducting business and is not an additional recordkeeping requirement for respondents. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected under the Export Sales of U.S. Agricultural Commodities provides commodity market participants with information about commodity export commitments, and is one means by which USDA seeks to insure transparency, fairness, and soundness in commodity marketing. The information will be collected using FAS forms 97, 98,99, and 100. If the information were collected less frequently or not at all, the Department would not be in compliance with the statutes and not fulfilling the objectives of the export sales reporting program. Description of Respondents: All exporters of wheat and wheat flour, feed grains, oilseeds, cotton, rice, cattle hides and skins, beef, pork, and any products thereof, and other commodities that the Secretary may designate as produced in the United States. Number of Respondents: 414. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other: Varies. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Burden Hours: 62,355. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–22916 Filed 10–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS–2022–0001] Notice of Request for a New Information Collection: Salmonella Control Strategies Pilot Projects Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (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, FSIS is announcing its intention to request a new information collection for pilot projects that test different control strategies for Salmonella contamination in poultry products. This is a new information collection with an estimated annual burden of 620 hours. On April 8, 2022, FSIS published a notice announcing this new information collection with an estimated annual burden of 310 hours. However, since publication, FSIS received an increased number of requests for participation in the pilot projects program. Therefore, FSIS is republishing the notice to increase the estimated annual burden by 310 hours for a total of 620 hours. DATES: Submit comments on or before December 18, 2023. 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 commenters the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the 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: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, Washington, DC 20250–3700. • Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Jamie L. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 18, 2023 / Notices Whitten Building, Room 350–E, Washington, DC 20250–3700. Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must include the Agency name and docket number FSIS– 2022–0001. 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) 937–4272 to schedule a time to visit the FSIS Docket Room at 1400 Independence Avenue SW, 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, Mailstop 3758, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–3700; (202) 937–4272. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Salmonella Control Strategies Pilot Projects. OMB Number: 0583–NEW. Type of Request: Request for a new information collection. Abstract: FSIS has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53), as specified in the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et seq.). This statute mandates that FSIS protect the public by verifying that poultry products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS is requesting a new information collection for pilot projects that test different control strategies for Salmonella contamination in poultry products. This is a new information collection with an estimated annual burden of 620 hours. On April 8, 2022, FSIS published a notice announcing this new information collection with an estimated annual burden of 310 hours. However, since publication, FSIS received an increased number of requests for participation in the pilot projects program. Therefore, FSIS is republishing the notice to increase the estimated annual burden by 310 hours for a total of 620 hours. On October 19, 2021, USDA announced that FSIS would mobilize a stronger and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products.1 A key component of this effort is identifying ways to incentivize the use 1 The announcement can be found at https:// www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/complianceguidance/microbial-risk/salmonella/pilot-projectssalmonella-control. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Oct 17, 2023 Jkt 262001 of preharvest controls to reduce Salmonella contamination coming into the slaughterhouse. Under the pilot projects program, establishments will experiment with new or existing pathogen control and measurement strategies and share data with FSIS. Associations may also submit aggregate data. The data will be analyzed by FSIS to determine whether they support changes to FSIS existing Salmonella control strategies. FSIS has made the following estimates based upon an information collection assessment: Estimate of burden: FSIS estimates that it will take each respondent an average of 15.5 hours per year for this collection of information. Estimated total number of respondents: 40. Estimated average number of responses per respondent: 7. Estimated annual number of responses: 260. Estimated annual burden on respondents: 620 hours. All 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. 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, Mailstop 3758, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–3700; (202) 937–4272. Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FSIS’ functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of FSIS’ 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 (OMB), Washington, DC 20253. Additional Public Notification Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal Register PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 71819 publication on-line through the FSIS web page located at: https:// www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register. FSIS will also announce and provide a link to this Federal Register publication 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 can 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 In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, USDA, its Mission Areas, agencies, staff offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible Mission Area, agency, or staff office; the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TTY); or the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD–3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.usda.gov/forms/electronic- E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1 71820 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 200 / Wednesday, October 18, 2023 / Notices forms, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632–9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD–3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–9410; (2) Fax: (833) 256–1665 or (202) 690– 7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Theresa Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS. [FR Doc. 2023–22978 Filed 10–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee AGENCY: (USDA). ACTION: Solicitation for members. The Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking nominations for the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee (GRM RAC) pursuant to the Secure Rural Schools Act (the Act) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Additional information on the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee can be found by visiting the Committee website at https:// www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/home/ ?cid=fseprd972168. SUMMARY: Written nominations must be received by December 1, 2023. Nominations must contain a completed application packet that includes the nominee’s name, resume, and completed Form AD–755 (Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information). The package must be sent to the address below. ADDRESSES: Karley O’Connor, Partnership Coordinator, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, 2250 South Main Street, Delta, CO 81416 or by email at karley.o’connor@usda.gov. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Oct 17, 2023 Jkt 262001 Karley O’Connor, Partnership Coordinator, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, 2250 South Main Street, Delta, CO 81416, by email at karley.o’connor@ usda.gov, or by phone at 970–712–0930. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf and hard of hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800– 877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In accordance with the provisions of FACA, the Secretary of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the purpose of improving collaborative relationships among people who use and care for National Forests and providing advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II. The duties of Secure Rural Schools (SRS) RACs include monitoring projects, advising the Secretary on the progress and results of monitoring efforts, and making recommendations to the Forest Service for any appropriate changes or adjustments to the projects being monitored by the SRS RACs. Membership Balance Forest Service, Agriculture DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The GRM RAC will be comprised of 15 members approved by the Secretary of Agriculture where each will serve a 4-year term. Memberships shall include representation from the following interest areas: (1) Five persons who represent: (a) Organized Labor or Non-Timber Forest Product Harvester Groups; (b) Developed Outdoor Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle Users, or Commercial Recreation Activities; (c) Energy and Mineral Development, or Commercial or Recreational Fishing Groups; (d) Commercial Timber Industry; and (e) Federal Grazing Permit or Other Land Use Permit Holders, or Representative of Non-Industrial Private Forest Land Owners, within the area for which the Committee is organized. (2) Five persons who represent: (a) Nationally or Regionally Recognized Environmental Organizations; (b) Regionally or Locally Recognized Environmental Organizations; (c) Dispersed Recreational Activities; (d) Archaeology and History; and (e) Nationally or Regionally Recognized Wild Horse and Burro Interest, Wildlife Hunting PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Organizations, or Watershed Associations. (3) Five persons who represent: (a) State Elected Office holder; (b) County or Local Elected Office holder; (c) American Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the Committee is organized; (d) Area School Officials or Teachers; and (e) Affected Public-at-Large. Nomination and Application Information The appointment of members to the GRM RAC will be made by the Secretary of Agriculture, or their designee. The public is invited to submit nominations for membership either as a self-nomination or a nomination of any qualified and interested person. Any individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified persons to represent the interest areas listed above. To be considered for membership, nominees must: 1. Be a resident of the State in which the SRS RAC has jurisdiction (Colorado or Wyoming); 2. Identify what interest group they would represent and how they are qualified to represent that interest group; 3. Provide a cover letter stating why they want to serve on the SRS RAC and what they can contribute; 4. Provide a resume showing their past experience in working successfully as part of a group working on forest management activities; and 5. Complete Form AD–755, Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information. The Form AD–755 may be obtained from the Greater Rocky Mountain RAC Coordinator, Karley O’Connor, at karley.o’connor@usda.gov or from the following USDA website: https:// www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ documents/ad-755.pdf. All nominations will be vetted by USDA. 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. USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 18, 2023)]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-22978]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food Safety and Inspection Service

[Docket No. FSIS-2022-0001]


Notice of Request for a New Information Collection: Salmonella 
Control Strategies Pilot Projects

AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (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, FSIS is announcing 
its intention to request a new information collection for pilot 
projects that test different control strategies for Salmonella 
contamination in poultry products. This is a new information collection 
with an estimated annual burden of 620 hours. On April 8, 2022, FSIS 
published a notice announcing this new information collection with an 
estimated annual burden of 310 hours. However, since publication, FSIS 
received an increased number of requests for participation in the pilot 
projects program. Therefore, FSIS is republishing the notice to 
increase the estimated annual burden by 310 hours for a total of 620 
hours.

DATES: Submit comments on or before December 18, 2023.

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 
commenters the ability to type short comments directly into the comment 
field on the 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: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
     Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to 1400 
Independence Avenue SW, Jamie L.

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Whitten Building, Room 350-E, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
    Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must 
include the Agency name and docket number FSIS-2022-0001. 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) 937-4272 to schedule a time to visit the FSIS Docket Room at 
1400 Independence Avenue SW, 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, Mailstop 3758, South Building, Washington, DC 
20250-3700; (202) 937-4272.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Salmonella Control Strategies Pilot Projects.
    OMB Number: 0583-NEW.
    Type of Request: Request for a new information collection.
    Abstract: FSIS has been delegated the authority to exercise the 
functions of the Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53), as specified in the 
Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et seq.). This 
statute mandates that FSIS protect the public by verifying that poultry 
products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and 
packaged.
    FSIS is requesting a new information collection for pilot projects 
that test different control strategies for Salmonella contamination in 
poultry products. This is a new information collection with an 
estimated annual burden of 620 hours. On April 8, 2022, FSIS published 
a notice announcing this new information collection with an estimated 
annual burden of 310 hours. However, since publication, FSIS received 
an increased number of requests for participation in the pilot projects 
program. Therefore, FSIS is republishing the notice to increase the 
estimated annual burden by 310 hours for a total of 620 hours.
    On October 19, 2021, USDA announced that FSIS would mobilize a 
stronger and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses 
associated with poultry products.\1\ A key component of this effort is 
identifying ways to incentivize the use of preharvest controls to 
reduce Salmonella contamination coming into the slaughterhouse. Under 
the pilot projects program, establishments will experiment with new or 
existing pathogen control and measurement strategies and share data 
with FSIS. Associations may also submit aggregate data. The data will 
be analyzed by FSIS to determine whether they support changes to FSIS 
existing Salmonella control strategies.
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    \1\ The announcement can be found at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/compliance-guidance/microbial-risk/salmonella/pilot-projects-salmonella-control.
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    FSIS has made the following estimates based upon an information 
collection assessment:
    Estimate of burden: FSIS estimates that it will take each 
respondent an average of 15.5 hours per year for this collection of 
information.
    Estimated total number of respondents: 40.
    Estimated average number of responses per respondent: 7.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 260.
    Estimated annual burden on respondents: 620 hours.
    All 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. 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, 
Mailstop 3758, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700; (202) 937-
4272.
    Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of FSIS' functions, 
including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the 
accuracy of FSIS' 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 (OMB), Washington, DC 20253.

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 will also announce and provide a link to this Federal Register 
publication 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 can 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

    In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights 
regulations and policies, USDA, its Mission Areas, agencies, staff 
offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering 
USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, 
national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender 
expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, 
family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance 
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil 
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA 
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing 
deadlines vary by program or incident.
    Program information may be made available in languages other than 
English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large 
print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the 
responsible Mission Area, agency, or staff office; the USDA TARGET 
Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY); or the Federal Relay Service 
at (800) 877-8339.
    To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should 
complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, 
which can be obtained online at https://www.usda.gov/forms/electronic-

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forms, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a 
letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's 
name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the 
alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the 
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date 
of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or 
letter must be submitted to USDA by:
    (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20250-9410;
    (2) Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
    (3) Email: [email protected].
    USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Theresa Nintemann,
Deputy Administrator, FSIS.
[FR Doc. 2023-22978 Filed 10-17-23; 8:45 am]
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