[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 81 (Monday, April 28, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 23317]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-09565]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 22, 2014.
    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: Nutrition Labeling of Major Cuts of Single-Ingredient Raw 
Meat or Poultry Products and Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry 
Products
    OMB Control Number: 0583-0148
    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.) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 
U.S.C. 451, et seq.) These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the 
public by verifying that meat and, poultry products are safe, 
wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS 
requires nutrition labeling of the major cuts of single-ingredients, 
raw meat and poultry products, unless an exemption applies. FSIS also 
requires nutrition labels on all ground or chopped meat and poultry 
products, with or without added seasonings, unless an exemption 
applies. Further, the nutrition labeling requirements for all ground or 
chopped meat and poultry products are consistent with the nutrition 
labeling requirements for multi-ingredient and heat processed products. 
(9 CFR 381.400(a), 9 CFR 317.300(a), 9 CFR 317.301(a), 9 CFR 
381.401(a))
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS requires nutrition labeling 
on raw meat or poultry products, and ground or chopped meat or poultry 
products to ensure that consumers will use this information to make 
better informed nutrition choices when purchasing these meat and 
poultry products.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 75,284.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 66,602.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-09565 Filed 4-25-14; 8:45 am]
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