REGULATIONS GOVERNING MEAT INSPECTION

OMB Control No: 0583-0015	ICR Reference No: 198711-0583-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198703-0583-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FSIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: REGULATIONS GOVERNING MEAT INSPECTION
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/27/1988
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/03/1987
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, OMB No: 0583-0015 is approved with the exception of included form FSIS-7010-1. The Department of Agriculture has failed to demonstrate that the collection of information in this detail is necessary for the proper performance of the Agency's functions, nor that the information obtained has "practical utility" to the agency. If the agency chooses to resubmit form FSIS-7010-1 for OMB approval the resubmission shall include the following: 1) a justification by line item of the practical utility of questions on form form 7010-1 2) what steps have been taken to eliminate duplicate questions on forms 7010-1 with the Census of Manufactures meat products section 3) demonstrate the accuracy of reporting and resulting data of form 7010-1. General terms of clearance for OMB No: 0583-0015 are the following: 1)The expiration date must appear with the OMB control number in the upper right-hand corner of the forms 2) with the next submission the agency will indicate what steps have been taken to eliminate duplicate questions of form 5200-2 and the Packens and Stockyards form 125 (OMB No: 0590-0001), and what steps have been taken to consult with interested agencies and members of the public in order to minimize the burden of this collection of information.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/1989	01/31/1989	11/30/1987
Responses	1,964,906	0	1,986,285
Time Burden (Hours)	168,562	0	168,557
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THE MEAT INSPECTION PROGRAM CARRIERS OUT THE REQUIREMENT OF THE FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION AC TO INSPECT THE COMMERCIAL SLAUGHTER OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK AND THE PROCESSING OF MEAT PRODUCTS, AND ASSURES THAT MEAT PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTE TO CONSUMERS ARE SAFE, WHOLESOME, OF GOOD QUALITY, NOT ADULTERATED, AN HONESTLY AND INFORMATIVELY LABELED.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name REGULATIONS GOVERNING MEAT INSPECTION

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,964,906	1,986,285	0	0	-21,379	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	168,562	168,557	0	0	5	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 11/03/1987

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