[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 17, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 34246]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13546]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 11, 2008.
    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 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 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.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: 7 CFR part 54--Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products 
(Grading, Certification, and Standards) and 7 CFR part 62--Quality 
Systems Verification Programs (QSVP).
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0124.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as 
amended, authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide consumers 
with voluntary Federal meat grading and certification services that 
facilitate the marketing of meat and meat products. This is 
accomplished by providing meat and meat products that are uniform in 
quality. The Meat Grading and Certification (MGC) Branch provides these 
services under the authority of 7 CFR part 54--Meats, Prepared Meats, 
and Meat Products (Grading, Certification, and Standards). The 
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will collect information using 
forms LS-313 and LS-315.
    The Quality Systems Verification Programs are a collection of 
voluntary, audit-based, user-fee programs that allow applicants to have 
program documentation and program processes assessed by AMS auditors 
and other USDA officials. The QSVP are user-fees based on the approved 
hourly rate established under 7 CFR part 62.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information AMS collects on 
LS-313, ``Application for Service,'' and LS-315, ``Application for 
Commitment Grading or Certification Service'' will enable the Agency to 
identify the responsible authorities in establishments requesting 
services and to initiate billing and collection accounts. A signed LS-
313 or LS-315 form serves as a legal agreement between USDA users of 
the services, assures payment for services provided, and constitutes 
authorization for any employee of AMS to enter the establishment for 
the purpose of performing official functions under the regulations. 
Without a properly signed and approved form, AMS officials would not 
have the authority to enter the premises to provide grading and/or 
certification services.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 311.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,352.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-13546 Filed 6-16-08; 8:45 am]
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