80 FR 28220 - Notice of Request for a New Information Collection: Certificates of Medical Examination
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 95 (May 18, 2015)
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 95 (May 18, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-11997 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 95 (Monday, May 18, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 28220-28222] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-11997] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS-2015-0017] Notice of Request for a New Information Collection: Certificates of Medical Examination AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing its intention to collect certificates of medical examination to determine whether or not an applicant for an FSIS Food Inspector, Consumer Safety Inspector, or Veterinary Medical Officer in-plant position meets the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved medical qualification standards. DATES: Submit comments on or before July 17, 2015. ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this information collection. Comments may be submitted by one of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: This Web site provides the ability to type short comments directly into the [[Page 28221]] comment field on this Web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions at that site for submitting comments. Mail, including CD-ROMs, etc.: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Docket Clerk, Patriots Plaza 3, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Mailstop 3782, Room 8-163A, Washington, DC 20250-3700. Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to Patriots Plaza 3, 355 E Street SW., Room 8-163A, Washington, DC 20250-3700 Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must include the Agency name and docket number FSIS-2015-0017. Comments received in response to this docket will be made available for public inspection and posted without change, including any personal information, to http://www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to background documents or comments received, go to the FSIS Docket Room at Patriots Plaza 3, 355 E Street SW., Room 8- 164, Washington, DC 20250-3700 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina Kouba, Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 6067, South Building, Washington, DC 20250; (202)690-6510. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Certificates of Medical Examination. Type of Request: New information collection. Abstract: FSIS has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53) as specified 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.). FSIS protects the public by verifying that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. Annually, the occupants of in plant positions in FSIS inspect more than 8 billion birds and more than 130 million head of livestock. Veterinary Medical Officers, Food Inspectors, and Consumer Safety Inspectors check animals before and after slaughter, preventing diseased animals from entering the food supply, and examining carcasses for visible defects that can affect safety and quality. Consumer Safety Inspectors work in processed product inspection, assuring products are processed under sanitary conditions, are not adulterated, and are truthfully labeled. Inspection activities of Veterinary Medical Officers, Food Inspectors, and Consumer Safety Inspectors are carried out in over 6,000 privately owned establishments nationwide. The duties performed by in-plant inspection personnel can be arduous, requiring standing and walking 8-9 hours daily, often on slippery and hazardous surfaces. Work is typically performed in high humidity and, depending on weather conditions, warm or cold temperatures. The work involves frequent contact with animal tissues, animal body fluids, chemical sanitation rinses and water. FSIS plans to request a new information collection to collect certificates of medical examination to determine whether or not an applicant for a Food Inspector, Consumer Safety Inspector, or Veterinary Medical Officer in-plant position meets the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)-approved medical qualification standards for the position. These new forms ensure accurate collection of the required data. The OPM-approved medical qualification standards apply only to positions in FSIS, not positions in other Federal agencies. When requesting that applicants for the positions listed above undergo the medical examination, a representative of FSIS will notify the applicants in writing of the reasons for the examination, the process, and the consequences of the failure to report for an examination or provide medical documentation. Any physical condition which would hinder an individual's full, efficient, and safe performance of his or her duties will be considered disqualifying for employment, except when convincing evidence is presented that the individuals can perform the essential functions of the job efficiently and without hazard to themselves or others. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, FSIS will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of FSIS. FSIS has made the following estimates on the basis of an information collection assessment. Estimate of Burden: FSIS estimates that it will take each respondent 90 minutes to complete the form. Respondents: FSIS Applicants for Food Inspector, Consumer Safety Inspector, and Veterinary Medical Officer in plant positions. Estimated No. of Respondents: 500 respondents. Estimated No. of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 750 hours. Copies of this information collection assessment can be obtained from Gina Kouba, Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence SW., Room 6077, South Building, Washington, DC 20250, (202)690-6510. Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FSIS's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of FSIS's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to both FSIS, at the addresses provided above, and the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20253. Responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Additional Public Notification Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal Register publication on-line through the FSIS Web page located at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register. FSIS also will make copies of this publication available through the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to provide information regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information that could affect or would be of interest to our constituents and stakeholders. The Update is available on the FSIS Web page. Through the Web page, FSIS [[Page 28222]] is able to provide information to a much broader, more diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email subscription service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food safety news and information. This service is available at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Options range from recalls to export information, regulations, directives, and notices. Customers can add or delete subscriptions themselves, and have the option to password protect their accounts. USDA Non-Discrimination Statement No agency, officer, or employee of the USDA shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, or political beliefs, exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination any person in the United States under any program or activity conducted by the USDA. How to File a Complaint of Discrimination To file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which may be accessed online at http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you or your authorized representative. Send your completed complaint form or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410, Fax: (202) 690-7442, Email: [email protected]. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). Done at Washington, DC on: May 13, 2015. Alfred V. Almanza, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 2015-11997 Filed 5-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-DM-P
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Accordingly, FSIS requires three validity of the methodology and How To File a Complaint of
information collection activities under assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance Discrimination
these regulations. First, FSIS requires the quality, utility, and clarity of the To file a complaint of discrimination,
that official establishments notify the information to be collected; and (d) complete the USDA Program
appropriate District Office that an ways to minimize the burden of the Discrimination Complaint Form, which
adulterated or misbranded product collection of information, including may be accessed online at http://
received by or originating from the through the use of appropriate www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/
establishment has entered commerce, if automated, electronic, mechanical, or docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_
the establishment believes or has reason other technological collection 12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you
to believe that this has happened. techniques, or other forms of or your authorized representative.
Second, FSIS requires that information technology. Comments may Send your completed complaint form
establishments prepare and maintain be sent to both FSIS, at the addresses or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email:
written procedures for the recall of meat provided above, and the Desk Officer for Mail:
and poultry products produced and Agriculture, Office of Information and U.S. Department of Agriculture,
shipped by the establishment for use Regulatory Affairs, Office of Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400
should it become necessary for the Management and Budget, Washington, Independence Avenue SW.,
establishment to remove product from DC 20253. Washington, DC 20250–9410.
commerce. These written recall Responses to this notice will be Fax: (202) 690–7442.
procedures have to specify how the summarized and included in the request Email: program.intake@usda.gov
establishment will decide whether to for OMB approval. All comments will Persons with disabilities who require
conduct a product recall, and how the also become a matter of public record. alternative means for communication
establishment will effect the recall Additional Public Notification (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.),
should it decide that one is necessary. should contact USDA’s TARGET Center
Finally, FSIS requires that Public awareness of all segments of
at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD).
establishments document each rulemaking and policy development is
important. Consequently, FSIS will Done at Washington, DC on: May 13, 2015.
reassessment of the establishment’s
announce this Federal Register Alfred V. Almanza,
HACCP plans. FSIS requires
establishments to reassess their HACCP publication on-line through the FSIS Acting Administrator.
plans annually and whenever any Web page located at: http:// [FR Doc. 2015–11999 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am]
changes occur that could affect the www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register. BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P
FSIS also will make copies of this
hazard analysis or alter the HACCP
publication available through the FSIS
plan. For annual reassessments, if the
Constituent Update, which is used to DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
establishment determines that no
provide information regarding FSIS
changes are necessary, documentation Food Safety and Inspection Service
policies, procedures, regulations,
of this determination is not necessary.
FSIS is requesting an extension of the Federal Register notices, FSIS public [Docket No. FSIS–2015–0017]
approved information collection meetings, and other types of information
addressing paperwork and that could affect or would be of interest Notice of Request for a New
recordkeeping requirements for these to our constituents and stakeholders. Information Collection: Certificates of
three activities. FSIS has made the The Update is available on the FSIS Medical Examination
following estimates based upon an Web page. Through the Web page, FSIS
is able to provide information to a much AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection
information collection assessment. Service, USDA.
Estimate of Burden of Average Hours broader, more diverse audience. In
addition, FSIS offers an email ACTION: Notice and request for
per Response: 1.159.
Respondents: Official meat and subscription service which provides comments.
poultry products establishments. automatic and customized access to
selected food safety news and SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Estimated Number of Respondents: Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
6,300. information. This service is available at:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Office of Management and Budget
Estimated Number of Responses: (OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and
40,960. Options range from recalls to export
information, regulations, directives, and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing
Estimated Number of Responses per
notices. Customers can add or delete its intention to collect certificates of
Respondent: 6.5.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on subscriptions themselves, and have the medical examination to determine
Respondents: 47,475. option to password protect their whether or not an applicant for an FSIS
Copies of this information collection accounts. Food Inspector, Consumer Safety
assessment can be obtained from Gina Inspector, or Veterinary Medical Officer
Kouba, Paperwork Reduction Act USDA Non-Discrimination Statement in-plant position meets the Office of
Coordinator, Food Safety and Inspection No agency, officer, or employee of the Personnel Management (OPM) approved
Service, USDA, 1400 Independence USDA shall, on the grounds of race, medical qualification standards.
SW., Room 6077, South Building, color, national origin, religion, sex, DATES: Submit comments on or before
Washington, DC 20250, (202)690–6510. gender identity, sexual orientation, July 17, 2015.
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Comments are invited on: (a) whether disability, age, marital status, family/ ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested
the proposed collection of information parental status, income derived from a persons to submit comments on this
is necessary for the proper performance public assistance program, or political information collection. Comments may
of FSIS’s functions, including whether beliefs, exclude from participation in, be submitted by one of the following
the information will have practical deny the benefits of, or subject to methods:
utility; (b) the accuracy of FSIS’s discrimination any person in the United • Federal eRulemaking Portal: This
estimate of the burden of the proposed States under any program or activity Web site provides the ability to type
collection of information, including the conducted by the USDA. short comments directly into the
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is able to provide information to a much SUMMARY: The South Central Idaho the committee may file written
broader, more diverse audience. In Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) statements with the committee staff
addition, FSIS offers an email will meet in Jerome, Idaho. The before or after the meeting. Written
subscription service which provides committee is authorized under the comments and requests for time for oral
automatic and customized access to Secure Rural Schools and Community comments must be sent to Julie Thomas,
selected food safety news and Self-Determination Act (the Act) and Designated Federal Officer, 2647
information. This service is available at: operates in compliance with the Federal Kimberly Road East, Twin Falls, Idaho,
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Advisory Committee Act. The purpose 83301; by email to jathomas@fs.fed.us,
Options range from recalls to export of the committee is to improve or via facsimile to 208–737–3236.
information, regulations, directives, and collaborative relationships and to Meeting Accommodations: If you are
notices. Customers can add or delete provide advice and recommendations to a person requiring reasonable
subscriptions themselves, and have the the Forest Service concerning projects accommodation, please make requests
option to password protect their and funding consistent with Title II of in advance for sign language
accounts. the Act. Additional RAC information, interpreting, assistive listening devices
including the meeting agenda and the or other reasonable accommodation for
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement access to the facility or proceedings by
meeting summary/minutes can be found
No agency, officer, or employee of the at the following Web site: http:// contacting the person listed in the
USDA shall, on the grounds of race, fs.usda.gov/Sawtooth section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
color, national origin, religion, sex, DATES: The meeting will be held on June CONTACT. All reasonable
gender identity, sexual orientation, 24, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. accommodation requests are managed
disability, age, marital status, family/ All RAC meetings are subject to on a case by case basis.
parental status, income derived from a cancellation. For status of meeting prior Dated: May 12, 2015.
public assistance program, or political to attendance, please contact the person Kit T. Mullen,
beliefs, exclude from participation in, listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Forest Supervisor.
deny the benefits of, or subject to CONTACT.
[FR Doc. 2015–11906 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am]
discrimination any person in the United
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at BILLING CODE 3411–15–P
States under any program or activity
the Idaho Department of Fish and Game,
conducted by the USDA.
324 South 417 East, Jerome, Idaho.
How to File a Complaint of Written comments may be submitted DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Discrimination as described under SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION. All comments, including Forest Service
To file a complaint of discrimination,
names and addresses when provided,
complete the USDA Program Assessment of Ecological/Social/
are placed in the record and are
Discrimination Complaint Form, which Cultural/Economic Sustainability,
available for public inspection and
may be accessed online at http:// Conditions, and Trends for the Gila
copying. The public may inspect
www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ National Forest
comments received at the Sawtooth
docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_
National Forest Supervisors Office, 2647 AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you
Kimberly Road East, Twin Falls, Idaho. ACTION: Notice of initiating the
or your authorized representative.
Please call ahead to facilitate entry into assessment phase of the Gila National
Send your completed complaint form
the building. Forest land management plan revision.
or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie
Thomas, Designated Federal Officer, by SUMMARY: The Gila National Forest,
Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 located in southwestern New Mexico, is
Independence Avenue SW., phone at 208–737–3262 or via email at
jathomas@fs.fed.us. initiating the forest planning process
Washington, DC 20250–9410, Fax: (202) pursuant to the 2012 Forest Planning
690–7442, Email: program.intake@ Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf Rule. This process results in a Forest
usda.gov. Land Management Plan which describes
Persons with disabilities who require (TDD) may call the Federal Information
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 the strategic direction for management
alternative means for communication
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., of forest resources for the next fifteen
(Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.),
Eastern Standard Time, Monday years on the Gila National Forest. The
should contact USDA’s TARGET Center
through Friday. first phase of the process, the
at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The assessment phase, is beginning and
Done at Washington, DC on: May 13, 2015. interested parties are invited to
purpose of the meeting is:
Alfred V. Almanza, 1. Oral presentations from individuals contribute in the development of the
Acting Administrator. or groups proposing projects for assessment (36 CFR 219.6). The trends
[FR Doc. 2015–11997 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am] funding, and conditions identified in the
BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P 2. A question and answer perdiod for assessment will help in identifying the
proponents; and current plan’s need for change, and aid
3. Reports from other projects in the development of plan components.
presented at the end of the day. The Forest hosted a series of community
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
The meeting is open to the public. conversations with key stakeholders in
Forest Service The agenda will include time for people March 2015. Additional public
to make oral statements of three minutes participation opportunities are
South Central Idaho Resource or less. Individuals wishing to make an forthcoming in the near future to
Advisory Committee oral statement should request in writing discuss the assessment process—
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. by May 29, 2015 to be scheduled on the information on these opportunities and
agenda. Anyone who would like to all future public participation
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
bring related matters to the attention of opportunities will be made available on
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| Contact | Gina Kouba, Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 6067, South Building, Washington, DC 20250; (202)690-6510. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 28220 |
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