83 FR 40212 - Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection (Certificates of Medical Examination)
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 157 (August 14, 2018)
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 157 (August 14, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-17424 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 14, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 40212-40214] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17424] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS-2018-0026] Notice of Request To Renew an Approved 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 renew the approved information collection regarding certificates of medical examination. The approval for this information collection will expire on December 31, 2018. FSIS is making no changes to the approved collection. [[Page 40213]] DATES: Submit comments on or before October 15, 2018. ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this Federal Register notice. Comments may be submitted by one of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the ability to type short comments directly into the 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, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, Room 6065, Washington, DC 20250- 3700. Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065, Washington, DC 20250-3700. Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must include the Agency name and docket number FSIS-2018-0026. 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, call (202) 720-5627 to schedule a time to visit the FSIS Docket Room at 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065, Washington, DC 20250-3700. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina Kouba, Office of Policy and Program Development, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700; (202) 720-5627. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Certificates of Medical Examination. OMB Control Number: 0583-0167. Expiration Date: 12/31/2018. Type of Request: Renewal of an approved information collection. Abstract: FSIS, by delegation (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53), exercises the functions of the Secretary 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.). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by verifying that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and properly 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, not adulterated, and 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 eight to nine 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 is requesting a renewal of the approved information collection regarding certificates of medical examination so that FSIS can 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. The certificates of medical examination 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. FSIS is making no changes to the approved collection. The approval for this information collection will expire on December 31, 2018. When requesting that applicants for the positions listed above undergo the medical examination, a representative of FSIS notifies 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 that would hinder an individual's full, efficient, and safe performance of his or her duties is considered disqualifying for employment, except when convincing evidence is presented that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job efficiently and without hazard. 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 Number of Respondents: 500 respondents. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 750 hours. Copies of this information collection assessment can be obtained from Gina Kouba, Office of Policy and Program Development, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700; (202) 720-5627. 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 method 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. [[Page 40214]] 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 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). Paul Kiecker, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 2018-17424 Filed 8-13-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-DM-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER number and the agency informs poultry products are safe, wholesome,
contains documents other than rules or potential persons who are to respond to unadulterated, and properly labeled and
proposed rules that are applicable to the the collection of information that such packaged. FSIS also inspects exotic
public. Notices of hearings and investigations, persons are not required to respond to animals and rabbits under the authority
committee meetings, agency decisions and the collection of information unless it of the Agricultural Marketing Act of
rulings, delegations of authority, filing of
petitions and applications and agency
displays a currently valid OMB control 1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621 et
statements of organization and functions are number. seq.). In accordance with 9 CFR 320.6,
examples of documents appearing in this 381.180, 352.15, and 354.91,
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section. establishments that slaughter meat,
Title: Consumer Complaint poultry, exotic animals, and rabbits are
Monitoring System. required to maintain certain records
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OMB Control Number: 0583–0133. regarding their business operations and
Summary of Collection: The Food to report this information to the Agency
Submission for OMB Review; Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has as required.
Comment Request been delegated the authority to exercise Need and Use of the Information:
the functions of the Secretary as FSIS will collect information from
August 9, 2018. provided in the Federal Meat Inspection
The Department of Agriculture has establishments using FSIS Form 6510–
Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the 7, Poultry Lot Information. FSIS uses
submitted the following information Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA)
collection requirement(s) to OMB for this information to plan inspection
(21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.), and the Egg activities, to develop sampling plans, to
review and clearance under the Product Inspection Act (EPIA) (21
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, target establishments for testing, to
U.S.C. 1031 et seq.). These statutes develop Agency budget, and to develop
Public Law 104–13. Comments are mandate that FSIS protect the public by
requested regarding (1) whether the reports to Congress.
ensuring that meat and poultry products Description of Respondents: Business
collection of information is necessary are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and
for the proper performance of the or other for-profit.
properly labeled and packaged. FSIS Number of Respondents: 1,159.
functions of the agency, including tracks consumer complaints about meat,
whether the information will have Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
poultry, and egg products. Consumer Other (daily).
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the complaints are usually filed because
agency’s estimate of burden including Total Burden Hours: 23.180.
food made the consumer sick, caused an
the validity of the methodology and allergic reaction, was not properly Ruth Brown,
assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance labeled (misbranded). Departmental Information Collection
the quality, utility and clarity of the Need and Use of the Information: The Clearance Officer.
information to be collected; and (4) Consumer Complaint Monitoring [FR Doc. 2018–17397 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am]
ways to minimize the burden of the System web portal is used primarily to BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P
collection of information on those who track consumer complaints regarding
are to respond, including through the meat, poultry, and egg products. FSIS
use of appropriate automated, will use the information collected from DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
electronic, mechanical, or other the web portal. To not collect the
technological collection techniques or information from the web portal would Food Safety and Inspection Service
other forms of information technology. reduce the effectiveness of the meat,
Comments regarding this information [Docket No. FSIS–2018–0026]
poultry, and egg products inspection
collection received by September 13, Notice of Request To Renew an
program.
2018 will be considered. Written Description of Respondents: Approved Information Collection
comments should be addressed to: Desk Individuals or households. (Certificates of Medical Examination)
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Number of Respondents: 750.
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Frequency of Responses: Reporting: AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection
Office of Management and Budget On occasion. Service, USDA.
(OMB), New Executive Office Building, Total Burden Hours: 175. ACTION: Notice and request for
725—17th Street NW, Washington, DC comments.
20502. Commenters are encouraged to Food Safety and Inspection Service
submit their comments to OMB via Title: Animal Disposition Reporting. SUMMARY: In accordance with the
email to: OIRA_Submission@ OMB Control Number: 0583–0139. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 Summary of Collection: The Food Office of Management and Budget
and to Departmental Clearance Office, Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has (OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and
USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, been delegated the authority to exercise Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing
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Washington, DC 20250–7602. Copies of the functions of the Secretary as its intention to renew the approved
the submission(s) may be obtained by provided in the Federal Meat Inspection information collection regarding
calling (202) 720–8958. Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and certificates of medical examination. The
An agency may not conduct or the Poultry Products Inspection Act approval for this information collection
sponsor a collection of information (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.). These will expire on December 31, 2018. FSIS
unless the collection of information statutes mandate that FSIS protect the is making no changes to the approved
displays a currently valid OMB control public by ensuring that meat and collection.
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FSIS also will make copies of this DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE visit the FSIS Docket Room at 1400
publication available through the FSIS Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065,
Constituent Update, which is used to Food Safety and Inspection Service Washington, DC 20250–3700.
provide information regarding FSIS
[Docket No. FSIS–2018–0028] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina
policies, procedures, regulations,
Federal Register notices, FSIS public Kouba, Office of Policy and Program
Notice of Request for a New
meetings, and other types of information Development, Food Safety and
Information Collection: Foodborne
that could affect or would be of interest Inspection Service, USDA, 1400
Illness Outbreak Investigation Survey
to our constituents and stakeholders. Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065,
for FSIS Public Health Partners
The Update is available on the FSIS web South Building, Washington, DC 20250–
page. Through the web page, FSIS is AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection 3700; (202) 720–5627.
able to provide information to a much Service, USDA.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
broader, more diverse audience. In ACTION: Notice and request for
addition, FSIS offers an email comments. Title: Foodborne Illness Outbreak
subscription service which provides Investigation Survey for FSIS Public
automatic and customized access to SUMMARY: In accordance with the Health Partners.
selected food safety news and Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
Type of Request: New information
information. This service is available at: Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and collection.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe.
Options range from recalls to export Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing Abstract: FSIS has been delegated the
information, regulations, directives, and its intention to collect information from authority to exercise the functions of the
notices. Customers can add or delete state and territorial government partners Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53) as specified
subscriptions themselves, and have the on ways to strengthen collaborative in the Federal Meat Inspection Act
option to password protect their response to illness outbreaks associated (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601, et seq.), the
accounts. with FSIS-regulated food products. The Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA)
purpose of this information collection is (21 U.S.C. 451, et seq.) and the Egg
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
to inform FSIS partner outreach efforts Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21
No agency, officer, or employee of the in order to effectively investigate and U.S.C. 1031, et seq.). These statutes
USDA shall, on the grounds of race, prevent foodborne illnesses. mandate that FSIS protect the public by
color, national origin, religion, sex, DATES: Submit comments on or before verifying that meat, poultry, and egg
gender identity, sexual orientation, October 15, 2018. products are safe, wholesome,
disability, age, marital status, family/
ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested unadulterated, and properly labeled and
parental status, income derived from a
persons to submit comments on this packaged.
public assistance program, or political
Federal Register notice. Comments may FSIS’s Office of Public Health Science
beliefs, exclude from participation in,
be submitted by one of the following (OPHS) provides the scientific
deny the benefits of, or subject to
discrimination any person in the United methods: leadership necessary for the support of
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: This
States under any program or activity science-based food safety programs and
conducted by the USDA. website provides the ability to type
policies implemented to reduce
short comments directly into the
How To File a Complaint of foodborne illnesses and deaths
comment field on this web page or
Discrimination associated with FSIS-regulated
attach a file for lengthier comments. Go
to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow products. As part of OPHS, the Applied
To file a complaint of discrimination, Epidemiology Staff (AES) collaborates
complete the USDA Program the on-line instructions at that site for
submitting comments. with public health partners in local,
Discrimination Complaint Form, which state, and federal government agencies
may be accessed online at http:// • Mail, including CD–ROMs, etc.:
Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department to detect, respond to, and prevent
www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/
of Agriculture, Food Safety and foodborne illnesses, outbreaks, and food
docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_
Inspection Service, 1400 Independence adulteration events. Effective
12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you
Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, Room 6065, communication between partners
or your authorized representative.
Send your completed complaint form Washington, DC 20250–3700. facilitates rapid investigation and
or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email: • Hand- or courier-delivered control measures.
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, submittals: Deliver to 1400 To promote successful partnerships,
Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065, FSIS will administer a series of surveys
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, Washington, DC 20250–3700. regarding foodborne illness outbreak
DC 20250–9410, Fax: (202) 690–7442, Instructions: All items submitted by investigation to state and territorial
Email: program.intake@usda.gov. mail or electronic mail must include the government partners. The results of
Persons with disabilities who require Agency name and docket number FSIS– these surveys will help FSIS assess
alternative means for communication 2018–0028. Comments received in
communication trends and prioritize
(Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), response to this docket will be made
outreach efforts. The surveys will be
should contact USDA’s TARGET Center available for public inspection and
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conducted annually in Fiscal Years
at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). posted without change, including any
2019, 2020, and 2021. The surveys will
personal information, to http://
Paul Kiecker, www.regulations.gov. be sent to approximately 112 state and
Acting Administrator. Docket: For access to background territorial government employees each
[FR Doc. 2018–17424 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am] documents or comments received, call fiscal year.
BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P (202) 720–5627 to schedule a time to Estimate of Burden:
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| Contact | Gina Kouba, Office of Policy and Program Development, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6065, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700; (202) 720-5627. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 40212 |
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