[Federal Register: March 12, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 47)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction
March 6, 2009.
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
regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 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 should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO,
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if
received within 30 days of this notification. 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: Consumer Complaint Monitoring System--Food Safety Mobile
Questionnaire.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0133.
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 Product 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 tracks consumer
complaints about meat, poultry, and egg products. FSIS also has a Food
Safety Mobile that travels around the continental United States
promoting food safety with respect to meal, poultry, and egg products.
Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will use the information
collected from the Web portal and the questionnaire to look for trends
that will enhance the Agency's food safety efforts. FSIS will also
collect information that will assist them in planning and scheduling
visits of the Food Safety Mobile.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; not-for-
profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 650.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 139.
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Title: Voluntary Recalls of Meat and Poultry Products.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0135.
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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.) and the poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21
U.S.C. 451 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. A firm that has
produced or imported meat or poultry that is adulterated or misbranded
and is being distributed in commerce, may voluntarily recall the
product in question. When a firm voluntarily recalls a product, FSIS
will conduct a recall effectiveness check.
Need and Use of the Information: In conducting a recall, the
establishment will be asked to provide FSIS with some basic
information, including the identity of the recalled product, the reason
for the recall, and information about the distributors and customers of
the product. FSIS will check on the effectiveness of the recall to
ensure that all products subject to recall are accounted for. FSIS
field personnel will use FSIS form 8400-4 A to determine (1) if the
retail consignee received notification of the recall and (2) the amount
of recalled products received. FSIS field personnel will also use FSIS
form 8400-4 B to verify that product held by the retail consignee was
properly disposed.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 3,060.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 3,700.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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