Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection

Published date01 May 2020
Citation85 FR 25383
Record Number2020-09350
SectionNotices
CourtAgricultural Marketing Service,Agriculture Department
Federal Register, Volume 85 Issue 85 (Friday, May 1, 2020)
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 85 (Friday, May 1, 2020)]
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                From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
                [FR Doc No: 2020-09350]
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                DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
                Agricultural Marketing Service
                [Doc. No. AMS-LP-20-0025]
                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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 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 Quality Systems Verification
                Programs (OMB 0581-0128).
                DATES: Submit comments on or before June 30, 2020.
                ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments concerning
                this notice by using the electronic process available at
                www.regulations.gov. Written comments may also be submitted to Quality
                Assessment Division; Livestock and Poultry Program; Agricultural
                Marketing Service, USDA; 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0258;
                Washington, DC 20250-0258; or by facsimile to (202) 690-2746. All
                comments should reference the docket number AMS-LP-20-0025, the date of
                submission, and the page number of this issue of the Federal Register.
                All comments received will be posted without change, including any
                personal information provided, and will be made available for public
                inspection at the above physical address during regular business hours.
                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Hartley, Branch Chief, Quality
                Assessment Division, at (202) 720-7316, or email
                [email protected].
                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                Overview of This Information Collection
                 (1) Agency: USDA, AMS.
                 (2) Title: Regulations for Voluntary Grading, Certification, and
                Standards--7 CFR 54, 56, 62, and 70.
                 (3) OMB Number: 0581-0128.
                 (4) Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2020.
                 (5) Type of Request: Request for extension of and revision of a
                currently approved information collection.
                 (6) Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (AMA) (7
                U.S.C. 1621-1627) directs and authorizes the 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 AMA
                (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 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 62--Quality Systems
                Verification Programs (QSVP) 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 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 QAD 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, 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 or chemical compounds. AMS is the primary user
                of the information.
                 The information collection requirements in this request are
                essential to carry out the intent of the AMA, to provide the
                respondents the type of service they request, and to administer the
                program.
                 (7) Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection
                of information is estimated to average 0.179 hours per response.
                 (8) Respondents: Livestock, meat, poultry, shell egg industries, or
                other agricultural enterprises; state or local governments; or other
                businesses or organizations.
                 (9) Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,639.
                 (10) Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 31.56.
                 (11) Estimated Total Annual Responses: 51,734.
                 (12) Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 9,264.62 hours.
                 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 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,
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                including any personal information provided.
                Bruce Summers,
                Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
                [FR Doc. 2020-09350 Filed 4-30-20; 8:45 am]
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