[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 87 (Monday, May 8, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 21364]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09210]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 3, 2017.
    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 
are requested regarding (1) 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; (2) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden 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 through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by June 7, 
2017 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, 
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to 
submit their comments to OMB via email to: [email protected] 
or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. 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: State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0583-New.
    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 ensuring that meat and, poultry products are safe, wholesome, 
not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information from 
federally-assisted States having Meat and Poultry Inspection programs 
that operate under a cooperative agreement with FSIS and are subject to 
the comprehensive State review process. This will ensure that their 
programs operate in a manner that is at least equal to FSIS' Federal 
Inspection program in the protection of public interest; comply with 
requirements of Federal Civil Rights laws and regulations; meet 
necessary laboratory quality assurance standards and testing 
frequencies; and have the capability to perform microbiology and food 
chemistry methods that are ``at least equal to'' methods performed in 
FSIS laboratories.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 27.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 6,887.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-09210 Filed 5-5-17; 8:45 am]
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