[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46055-46056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11601]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-LP-24-0011]
Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; 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) intent to
request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), for an
extension of and revision to the currently approved information
collection used in support of the voluntary grading and certification
of meat, meat products, shell eggs, poultry products, rabbit products,
and Audit Verification and Accreditation Programs (OMB 0581-0128).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 29, 2024 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments concerning
this notice online using the electronic process available at https://www.regulations.gov. Written comments may be submitted to: Quality
Assessment Division; Livestock and Poultry Program; Agricultural
Marketing Service, USDA; 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0258;
Washington, DC 20250-0258. All comments should reference the docket
number: AMS-LP-24-0011, the date of submission, and the page number of
this issue of the Federal Register. All comments submitted in response
to this notice will be posted without change, including any personal
information provided, at https://www.regulations.gov/, and become a
matter of public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Degenhart, Quality Assessment
Division; Telephone (202) 322-9826, or Email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Regulations for Voluntary Grading, Certification, and
Standards--7 CFR 54, 56, 62, and 70.
OMB Number: 0581-0128.
Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2024.
Type of Request: Request for extension of and revision of a
currently approved information collection.
Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-
1627), hereinafter referred to as the ``Act,'' directs and authorizes
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop and improve
standards of quality, grades, grading programs, and certification
services which facilitate the marketing of agricultural products. To
provide programs and services, section 203(h) of the Act (7 U.S.C.
1622(h)) directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to
inspect, certify, and identify the class, quality, quantity, and
condition of agricultural products under such rules and regulations as
the Secretary may prescribe, including assessment and collection of
fees for the cost of service. The regulations in 7 CFR parts 54, 56,
and 70 provide a voluntary program for grading, certification and
standards of meats, prepared meats, meat products, shell eggs, poultry
products, and rabbit products. The regulation in 7 CFR part 62--AMS
Audit Verification and Accreditation Programs (AVAAP) provides for a
collection of voluntary, audit-based, user-fee funded programs that
allow applicants to have program documentation and program processes
assessed by AMS auditor(s) and other USDA officials.
AMS is committed to improving services through collaborative
efforts with respondents. In this renewal, AMS is including estimates
relating to key enhancements to ensure USDA grading is delivered with
consistency, accuracy and improve data sharing. AMS also plans to
combine forms LP-109 and LP-109A to eliminate duplicate information
from respondents.
AMS also provides other types of voluntary services under these
regulations, including contract and specification acceptance services
and verification of product, processing, further processing,
temperature, and quantity. Because this is a voluntary program,
respondents request or apply for the specific service they wish, and in
doing so, they provide information. The information collected is used
only by authorized representatives of USDA (AMS, Livestock and Poultry
Program's national and field staff, which includes state agencies) and
is used to conduct services requested by respondents. Information
collected includes but is not limited to: total received volume in
pounds or cases, volume in pounds of graded, daily total of grades
assigned (e.g., by carcass), grading camera images and associated data,
processed and reprocessed products, case volume of graded product,
applicant's name, billing and facility address, scheduled hours, and
requests for approval of commodity specifications, camera approvals,
and chemical compounds. AMS is the primary user of the information with
some information collected to be returned to respective respondents.
The information collection requirements in this request are
essential to carry out the intent of the Act, to provide the
respondents the type of service they request, and to administer the
program.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.147 hours per response.
Respondents: Livestock, meat, poultry, shell egg industries, or
other agricultural enterprises; state or local governments; or other
businesses or organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,483.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 55.71.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 82,615.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 12,167.95 hours.
Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of AMS, including whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of AMS' 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
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collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All responses will become a matter of public
record, including any personal information provided.
Melissa Bailey,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-11601 Filed 5-24-24; 8:45 am]
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