Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 80687 [2023-25562]

Agencies

• Agricultural Marketing Service
• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 222 (Monday, November 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 80687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25562]


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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 222 / Monday, November 20, 2023 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Doc. No. AMS-LP-23-0056]


Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intent to 
request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), for an 
extension of and revision to the currently approved information 
collection used in support of Audit Verification Programs.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 19, 2024 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments concerning 
this notice by using the electronic process available at https://www.regulations.gov. Written comments may also be submitted to Quality 
Assessment Division; Livestock and Poultry Program; Agricultural 
Marketing Service, USDA; 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0258; 
Washington, DC 20250-0258. All comments should reference the docket 
number AMS-LP-23-0056, the date of submission, and the page number of 
this issue of the Federal Register. All comments received will be 
posted without change, including any personal information provided and 
will be made available for public inspection at https://www.regulations.gov and the above physical address during regular 
business hours.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Waite, Branch Chief, Quality 
Assessment Division; Phone: (202) 309-1096; or Email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: List of U.S. Manufacturers of Specific CVM-Regulated 
Products with Interest in Exporting Covered Products to China.
    OMB Number: 0581-0339.
    Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2024.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (AMA) (7 U.S.C. 
1621-1627) as amended directs and authorizes the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) to provide inspection, certification, and 
verification services of the quality and condition of agricultural 
products which facilitate the marketing of agricultural products. To 
provide programs and services, section 203(h) of the AMA (7 U.S.C. 
1622(h)) directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to 
inspect, certify, and verify agricultural products under such rules and 
regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, including assessment and 
collection of fees for the cost of service. The regulation in 7 CFR 
62--AMS Audit Verification and Accreditation Programs is a collection 
of voluntary, audit-based, user-fee funded verification programs that 
allow applicants to have program documentation and program processes 
assessed by AMS auditor(s) and other USDA officials.
    Because this is a voluntary program, respondents request or apply 
for the specific service they wish, and in doing so, they provide 
information. The information collected is used only by authorized 
representatives of USDA (AMS, Livestock and Poultry Program's QAD 
auditing staff) and is used to conduct services requested by 
respondents. Information collected includes but is not limited to 
facility name, address, and identifier, and product.
    The information collection requirements in this request are 
essential to carry out the intent of the AMA, to provide the 
respondents the type of service they request, and to administer the 
program.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 0.083 hours per response.
    Respondents: Manufacturing/processing facilities.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 85.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 255.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 21.2 hours.
    Comments are invited on: (1) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
AMS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 
the accuracy of AMS' estimate of the burden of the proposed collection 
of information including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden 
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including 
the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record, including any personal information provided.

Melissa Bailey,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-25562 Filed 11-17-23; 8:45 am]
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