[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 236 (Friday, December 9, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 75586]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26738]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Doc. No. AMS-SC-22-0078]


Regulations Governing Inspection Certification of Fresh & 
Processed Fruits, Vegetables, & Other Products; Request for Extension 
of a Currently Approved Information Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention 
to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
an extension of a currently approved information collection for 
Regulations Governing Inspection Certification of Fresh & Processed 
Fruits, Vegetables, & Other Products.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 7, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
concerning this notice to Francisco Grazette, USDA Specialty Crops 
Inspection Division, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Suite 1536, 
Washington, DC 20250-0240; or internet: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Comments should reference the date and page number of this issue of the 
Federal Register. All comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be included in the record and will be made available to the 
public. Please be advised that the identity of the individuals or 
entities submitting the comments will be made available to the public 
on the internet at the address provided above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francisco Grazette, USDA Specialty 
Crops Inspection Division, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Suite 1536, 
Washington, DC 20250-0240; Telephone: (202) 720-1556; Fax (866) 230-
9168; or Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The total number of responses and burden 
hours associated with the renewal are the same as those in the 
currently approved Information Collection.
    Title: Regulations Governing Inspection Certification of Fresh & 
Processed Fruits, Vegetables, & Other Products.
    OMB Number: 0581-0125.
    Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2022.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, (7 U.S.C. 1621-
1627) as amended authorizes the Agricultural Marketing Service, 
Specialty Crops Program, Specialty Crops Inspection Division to provide 
inspection and certification of the quality and condition of 
agricultural products. The Specialty Crops Inspection Division provides 
a nationwide inspection, grading, and auditing service for fresh and 
processed fruits, vegetables, and other products for shippers, 
importers, processors, sellers, buyers, and other financially 
interested parties on a user-fee basis. Services are voluntary and made 
available only upon request or when specified by a special program or 
contract. Information is needed to carry out the inspection, grading, 
or auditing services, including: the name and location of the person or 
company requesting service; the type and location of product to be 
inspected/audited; the type of service requested; and, information that 
identifies the product or type and scope of audit requested. This is a 
request for renewal of the currently approved OMB 0581-0125 Regulations 
Governing Inspection Certification of Fresh & Processed Fruits, 
Vegetables, & Other Products.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection is 
estimated to average 0.13 hours per response.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit or nonprofit 
organization, farm, or Federal, State, local or Tribal government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 194,176.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.24.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 25,282 hours.
    Comments are invited on: (1) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical use; 
(2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information, 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 respondents, including 
the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other 
technological collection techniques or forms of information technology.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will 
become a matter of public record, including any personal information 
provided.

Erin Morris,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-26738 Filed 12-8-22; 8:45 am]
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