Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Self-Certification Medical Statement, 73621-73622 [2024-20544]

Download as PDF 73621 Notices Federal Register Vol. 89, No. 176 Wednesday, September 11, 2024 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2024–0055] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Self-Certification Medical Statement Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations permitting applicants to self-certify certain medical statements when applying for positions with the Federal Government. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before November 12, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS– 2024–0055 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, then select the Comment button in the list of documents. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2024–0055, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is located in Room 1620 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Sep 10, 2024 Jkt 262001 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799–7039 before coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the regulations related to the use of a self-certification medical statement, contact Mr. Jason Grams, Branch Chief, Human Resources Policy, Human Resources Division, MRPBS, APHIS, 250 Marquette Plaza, Suite 410, Minneapolis, MN 55401; (612) 336– 3292; email: jason.c.grams@usda.gov. For information on the information collection process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS’ Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator; (301) 851–2533; email: joseph.moxey@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Self-Certification Medical Statement. OMB Control Number: 0579–0196. Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and protect the health of domestic animal and plant resources. Resource management and administrative services, including human resources management, for MRP agencies are provided by the MRP Business Services (MRPBS) unit of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). MRP agencies are authorized by 5 CFR part 339 and 29 CFR part 1630 to obtain medical information from applicants and employees for positions that have approved medical standards due to duties that are arduous or hazardous, or require a certain level of health status or fitness. These agencies have positions with duties that extend beyond sedentary and require specific medical standards and/or physical requirements to be performed successfully and safely. The medical qualifications standards for appointment to the covered positions listed in the MRP Medical Examination Requirements Charts are justified on the basis that the duties are arduous or hazardous and require a certain level of health status and fitness, and the nature of the positions involves a high degree of responsibility towards the public. This information collection is necessary for making a preliminary determination regarding a candidate’s PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 physical fitness and ability to perform the duties of a covered position. MRP uses the Self-Certification Medical Statement for positions requiring verification of fitness and ability for duty. Applicants may also submit a request for waiver of standards and requirements. Inability to collect this information would adversely affect the MRP agencies’ ability to make employment decisions and determinations regarding an applicant’s physical fitness to safely and efficiently perform assigned duties. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities for an additional 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate 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; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.176 hours per response. Respondents: Private citizens. Estimated annual number of respondents: 175. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1. Estimated annual number of responses: 176. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 31 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1 73622 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 11, 2024 / Notices for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 5th day of September 2024. Michael Watson, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2024–20544 Filed 9–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS–2024–0018] Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Accredited Laboratories 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 renew an approved information collection regarding accredited laboratories. There are no changes to the existing information collection. The approval for this information collection will expire on February 28, 2025. DATES: Submit comments on or before November 12, 2024. 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. 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– 2024–0018. Comments received in response to this docket will be made available for public inspection and lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Sep 10, 2024 Jkt 262001 posted without change, including any personal information, to https:// www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to background documents or comments received, call 202–720–5046 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; 202–720–5046. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Accredited Laboratories. OMB Number: 0583–0158. Type of Request: Renewal of an approved 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 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 verifying that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled. To ensure compliance with the FMIA, PPIA, EPIA and FSIS’ implementing regulations, FSIS periodically collects samples of meat, poultry, and egg products and sends them to FSIS laboratories for analysis. These tests are conducted to determine the content of food chemistry components and the presence of pathogens, violative concentrations of veterinary drugs, or other chemical residues to verify whether establishments meet regulatory requirements. In addition, establishments collect samples for analysis at other laboratories, including accredited non-Federal laboratories. FSIS accredits non-Federal analytical laboratories under its Accredited Laboratory Program (ALP) (see 9 CFR part 439). The ALP monitors each nonFederal laboratory currently accredited under the program to ensure that these laboratories are operating at a level of quality that produces reliable results that can be used to support decisions in establishments’ food safety systems. FSIS is requesting renewal of an approved information collection regarding the ALP. There are no changes to the existing information collection. The approval for this information collection will expire on February 28, 2025. Any non-Federal laboratory that is applying for the FSIS’ ALP regarding the PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 testing of meat, poultry, or egg products, needs to complete FSIS Form 10,110–2, Application for FSIS Accredited Laboratory Program (see 9 CFR part 439). State or private laboratories only submit the application once for entry into the program. FSIS uses the information collected by the form to help assess the laboratory applying for admission to the FSIS Accredited Laboratory program. FSIS has made the following estimates based upon an information collection assessment: Estimate of Burden: FSIS estimates that it will take respondents an average of 0.5 hours per year to complete a laboratory form. Respondents: Laboratories. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2. Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1 hour. 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; 202–720–5046. 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. E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 176 (Wednesday, September 11, 2024)]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-20544]


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or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings 
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delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 11, 2024 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2024-0055]


Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information 
Collection; Self-Certification Medical Statement

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment 
request.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's 
intention to request an extension of approval of an information 
collection associated with the regulations permitting applicants to 
self-certify certain medical statements when applying for positions 
with the Federal Government.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before 
November 12, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. 
Enter APHIS-2024-0055 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, 
then select the Comment button in the list of documents.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2024-0055, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, 
APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1238.
    Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may 
be viewed at regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is located 
in Room 1620 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is 
there to help you, please call (202) 799-7039 before coming.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the regulations 
related to the use of a self-certification medical statement, contact 
Mr. Jason Grams, Branch Chief, Human Resources Policy, Human Resources 
Division, MRPBS, APHIS, 250 Marquette Plaza, Suite 410, Minneapolis, MN 
55401; (612) 336-3292; email: [email protected]. For information 
on the information collection process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS' 
Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator; (301) 851-2533; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Self-Certification Medical Statement.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0196.
    Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information 
collection.
    Abstract: Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) of the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture facilitate the domestic and international 
marketing of U.S. agricultural products and protect the health of 
domestic animal and plant resources. Resource management and 
administrative services, including human resources management, for MRP 
agencies are provided by the MRP Business Services (MRPBS) unit of the 
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
    MRP agencies are authorized by 5 CFR part 339 and 29 CFR part 1630 
to obtain medical information from applicants and employees for 
positions that have approved medical standards due to duties that are 
arduous or hazardous, or require a certain level of health status or 
fitness. These agencies have positions with duties that extend beyond 
sedentary and require specific medical standards and/or physical 
requirements to be performed successfully and safely. The medical 
qualifications standards for appointment to the covered positions 
listed in the MRP Medical Examination Requirements Charts are justified 
on the basis that the duties are arduous or hazardous and require a 
certain level of health status and fitness, and the nature of the 
positions involves a high degree of responsibility towards the public.
    This information collection is necessary for making a preliminary 
determination regarding a candidate's physical fitness and ability to 
perform the duties of a covered position. MRP uses the Self-
Certification Medical Statement for positions requiring verification of 
fitness and ability for duty. Applicants may also submit a request for 
waiver of standards and requirements. Inability to collect this 
information would adversely affect the MRP agencies' ability to make 
employment decisions and determinations regarding an applicant's 
physical fitness to safely and efficiently perform assigned duties.
    We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
our use of these information collection activities for an additional 3 
years.
    The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public 
(as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. 
These comments will help us:
    (1) Evaluate 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;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, 
electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of responses.
    Estimate of burden: The public burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 0.176 hours per response.
    Respondents: Private citizens.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 175.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 176.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 31 hours. (Due to 
averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of 
the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per 
response.)
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request

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for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public 
record.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 5th day of September 2024.
Michael Watson,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-20544 Filed 9-10-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P

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