[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70258-70259]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-28251]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 20, 2013.
    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) 720-8958.
    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.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Industry Response to Noncompliance Records.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0146.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service 
(FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of 
the Secretary as provided 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). These statues mandate that FSIS protect the public by 
verifying that meat and, poultry products are safe, wholesome, not 
adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. If FSIS in-plant 
personnel discover noncompliance with regulatory requirements they 
issue Noncompliance Records (NRs). The Noncompliance Record, FSIS Form 
5400-4, serves as FSIS' official record of noncompliance with one or 
more regulatory requirements.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will use the form 5400-4 to 
document their findings and provided written notification of the 
establishment's failure to comply with regulatory requirement(s). The 
establishment management receives a copy of the form and has the 
opportunity to respond in writing using the Noncompliance Record form.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 6,800.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.

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    Total Burden Hours: 136,000.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-28251 Filed 11-22-13; 8:45 am]
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