Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Federal Register, Volume 77 Issue 156 (Monday, August 13, 2012)
Federal Register Volume 77, Number 156 (Monday, August 13, 2012)
Notices
Pages 48123-48124
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2012-19776
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
August 8, 2012.
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
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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: Food Safety Education Campaign Post-Wave Tracking Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0583-New.
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, unadulterated, and properly labeled and package. FSIS, in partnership with the AD Council, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Center for Disease Control, has developed a national public service advertising campaign to educate the public about the importance of safe food handling and how to reduce the risks associated with foodborne illness.
Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information using a survey to help measure the impact of the campaign. The collected information will also help gauge awareness of the advertising, attitudes regarding safe food preparation, and self-
reported prevention behaviors.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 7,200.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once).
Total Burden Hours: 500.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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