[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 244 (Thursday, December 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 72917]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27895]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 20, 2021.
    The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information 
collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 on or after the date 
of publication of this notice. 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 these information collections are best 
assured of having their full effect if received by January 24, 2022. 
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of 
this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. 
Find this particular information collection by selecting ``Currently 
under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search 
function
    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: Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG).
    OMB Control Number: 0581-0324.
    Summary of Collection: The information collection requirements in 
this request are needed for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to administer a new competitive 
grant program, entitled the Meat and Poultry Interstate Shipment and 
Inspection Readiness Program (MPIRG), under its Transportation and 
Marketing Program's Grants Division and in accordance with the Uniform 
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements 
for Federal Awards (Super Circular) (2 CFR part 200).
    MPIRG is authorized and funded by the Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2021 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain 
risks in U.S. meat and poultry processing systems. The MPIRG supports 
meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities in making facility 
improvements and carrying out other planning activities necessary to 
attain Federal inspection and allow for interstate shipment.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is 
needed to certify that grant participants are complying with applicable 
program regulations, and the data collected is the minimum information 
necessary to effectively carry out the program requirements. The 
information collection requirements in this request are essential to 
carry out the intent of section 764 of the CAA, to provide the 
respondents the type of service they request, and for AMS to administer 
this program.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 2,798.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting.
    Total Burden Hours: 12,005.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: AMS Research Cooperative Agreements Generic Clearance.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-New.
    Summary of Collection: Under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 
1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.), AMS is responsible for 
conducting research to enhance market access for small and medium sized 
farmers. The role of the Marketing Services Division (MSD) within AMS 
is to research marketing and distribution of U.S. agricultural 
products. The division identifies marketing challenges and 
opportunities, researches and provides analysis to help business 
enterprises, local communities, governments, and other stakeholders 
take advantage of those opportunities, and also develops, evaluates, 
and disseminates strategies including methods to diversify and expand 
direct-marketing farming and producer operations. MSD works to improve 
market access for producers and develop new markets through three main 
roles as a researcher, a convener, and a technical assistance provider.
    In AMS' vision, local food producers, markets, and communities have 
access to ideas, innovations, and research in order to grow and sustain 
productive businesses and support community development. Such 
information ensures that opportunities for U.S. food producers are 
readily available and communities are equipped to successfully grow and 
sell regionally produced foods, while also supporting increased access 
to locally produced foods.
    Need and Use of the Information: This generic clearance will allow 
AMS to respond quickly to emerging issues and data collection needs. 
The surveys will cover topics such as: Feasibility studies, challenges 
and opportunities facing local and regional food systems, market 
access, community development, local, regional and State ordinances, 
development and expansion of marketing opportunities, food safety, and 
food access, as well as adjustments to market disruptions (such as the 
current pandemic restrictions) and logistical impediments.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 30,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 15,000.

Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-27895 Filed 12-22-21; 8:45 am]
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