[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 20, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 20515]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7833]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 14, 2005.
    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 
regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of 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 should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8681.
    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.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Self Certification Medical Statement.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0196.
    Summary of Collection: The Secretary of Agriculture is responsible 
for ensuring consumers that food and farm products are moved from 
producer to consumer in the most efficient, dependable, economical, and 
equitable system possible. 5 CFR part 339 authorizes an agency to 
obtain medical information about the applicant's health status to 
assist management in making employment decisions concerning positions 
that have specific medical standards or physical requirements in order 
to determine medical/physical fitness. The Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture hires 
individuals each year in commodity grading and inspection positions. 
These positions involve arduous duties and work under conditions, 
around moving machinery, slippery surfaces, and high noise level. APHIS 
will collect information using the MRP-5 form (Self-Certification 
Medical Statement).
    Need and Use of Information: The data is needed to obtain 
information from the applicant about his/her health and fitness in 
order to perform the duties of the position and assist management in 
making employment decisions concerning positions that have specific 
medical standards and physical requirements. Denial of the information 
would greatly hamper APHIS recruiting capability and adversely affect 
management's ability to facilitate hiring, placement, and utilization 
of qualified individuals into positions that have specific medical 
standards and physical requirements.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 300.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: on occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 50.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-7833 Filed 4-19-05; 8:45 am]
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