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December 10, 2018.
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 (1) 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; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden 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 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 January 14, 2019 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. 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: Foodborne Illness Outbreak Surveys for the FSIS Public Health Partners.
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 ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. FSIS intends to collect information from state and territorial government partners on ways to strengthen the collaborative response to illness outbreaks associated with FSIS-regulated food products.
Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will administer a series of surveys regarding foodborne illness outbreak investigation to state and territorial government partners. The results of these surveys will help FSIS assess communication trends and prioritize outreach efforts.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 112.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 19.
Start SignatureRuth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-26970 Filed 12-12-18; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Published:
- 12/13/2018
- Department:
- Agriculture Department
- Entry Type:
- Notice
- Document Number:
- 2018-26970
- Pages:
- 64100-64100 (1 pages)
- PDF File:
- 2018-26970.pdf
- Supporting Documents:
- » Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Formal Rulemaking Proceedings Instituted by the Secretary
- » Requests for Nominations: Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
- » Requests for Nominations: Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers and Ranchers
- » Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
- » Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
- » Funding Opportunities: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program
- » Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
- » Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
- » Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
- » Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals