[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 24, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 78410]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-32307]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Doc. No. LS-02-17]


Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information 
Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing 
Service's (AMS) intention to request from the Office of Management and 
Budget approval for an extension of and revision to a currently 
approved information collection ``Customer Service Survey (Meat Grading 
and Certification Services).''

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 24, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Send a copy of your comments to Larry R. Meadows, Chief, 
Meat Grading and Certification Branch, Livestock and Seed Program, AMS, 
USDA; STOP 0248, Room 2628-S, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20250-0248. Comments will be available for public 
inspection at the above address during regular business hours. Comments 
may also be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] or by 
facsimile at 202-690-4119. All comments should reference the docket 
number (LS-02-17), the date, and the page number of this issue of the 
Federal Register. All responses to this notice will be summarized and 
included in the request for OMB approval.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Customer Service Survey (Meat Grading and Certification 
Services).
    OMB Number: 0581-0193.
    Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2003.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: The customer service survey is being conducted to 
evaluate how well we are meeting our customer's expectations. The 
information obtained will be used to manage the program in providing 
cost effective, quality services expected by our customers.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 0.0830 hours per response.
    Respondents: Producers and owners of meat establishments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 450 respondents.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 37.35 hours.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry R. Meadows, Chief, Meat Grading 
and Certification Branch, telephone 202-720-1246, facsimile 202-690-
4119, or e-mail at [email protected].

    Dated: December 16, 2002.
A.J. Yates,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 02-32307 Filed 12-23-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P