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 October 27, 2022 will be considered. 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.
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Title: Industry Response to Noncompliance Records.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0146.
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 (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et. seq.), and the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 U.S.C. 1031). These statues mandate that FSIS protect the public by verifying that meat and, poultry products are safe, wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. If FSIS in-plant personnel discover noncompliance with regulatory requirements they issue Noncompliance Records (NRs). The Noncompliance Record, FSIS Form 5400-4 and FSIS 5400-4 FISH, serves as FSIS' official record of noncompliance with one or more regulatory requirements.
Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will use the form 5400-4 and 5400-4 FISH to document their findings and provided written notification of the establishment's failure to comply with regulatory requirement(s). The establishment management receives a copy of the form and has the opportunity to respond in writing using the Noncompliance Record form.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 7,057.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 119,969.
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Title: Certificate of Medical Examination.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0167.
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 (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.), and the Egg products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 U.S.C. 1031 et. seq.). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by ensuring that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS will use form FSIS 4339-1, Certificate of Medical Examination (with report of medical History), and FSIS form 4306-5, Medical Documentation for Employee's Reasonable Accommodation Request to collect information from applicant.
Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will use the information from FSIS 4339-1 form to determine whether an applicant for an FSIS Food Inspector, Consumer Safety Inspector, or Veterinary Medical Officer in-plant position meets the Office of Personnel Management-approved medical qualification standards for the position. FSIS will use FSIS form 4306-5 to help determine whether the Agency will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. These forms will ensure accurate collection of the required data.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 1,250.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 1,542.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-20862 Filed 9-26-22; 8:45 am]
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