[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 5190]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-01529]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 24, 2020.
    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 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; the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 February 
28, 2020 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: Permit to Obtain Specimens of Condemned or Other Inedible 
Materials from Official Establishments.
    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.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act 3et. seq.). 
These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by ensuring that 
meat, poultry, and egg products are wholesome, not adulterated, and 
properly labeled and packaged.
    Need and Use of the Information: FSIS requires any person desiring 
specimens of condemned or other inedible materials, including embryos 
and specimens of animal parasites, to file a written application on the 
FSIS Form 6700-2, ``Application and permit to Obtain Specimens from 
Official Establishments. The applicant must indicate the purpose for 
the specimens and arrange with and receive permission from the official 
establishment to obtain the specimens.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,642.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 274.

Food Safety and Inspection Service

    Title: Permit to Transport Undenatured Inedible Meat Products.
    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.). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the 
public by ensuring that meat products are wholesome, not adulterated, 
and properly labeled and packaged. Under the regulations at 9 CFR 
325.11(e), official establishments are to apply in writing to their 
District Office to obtain a permit for the transport of undenatured 
inedible meat products in commerce.
    Need and Use of the Information: Official establishments write 
letters to their District Office that include their name, address of 
the applicant, a description of the type of business operations, and 
the purpose.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 150.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 87.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-01529 Filed 1-28-20; 8:45 am]
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