In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this information
collection (0583-0091) has been approved for six months. Should the
agency choose to submit this information for review at that time,
it shall provide a more thorough justification statement. For
instance it is important to thoroughly decribe the existing
tracking information required and FSIS assessment of its practical
utility and burden. This clearance is not intended as approval for
any upcoming rulemakings which may require changes in tracking
information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1994
11/30/1994
24,095
0
0
15,752
0
0
0
0
0
THIS SUBMISSION ADDRESSES FSIS'S
REQUIREMENTS REGARDING RECORDS, REGISTRATION, AND REPORTS REQUIRED
OF MEAT AND POULTRY ESTABLISHMENTS. THIS INFORMATION HELPS FSIS
ACCOUNT FOR THE RECEIVING AND SHIPPING OF MEAT AND POULTRY
PRODUCTS, TRACK ALL USES OF MEAT AND POULTRY TO ENSURE THAT ONLY
INSPECTED PRODUCTS ARE SOLD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, AN REPORT MEAT
AND POULTRY PRODUCTION IN FSIS'S ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS
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:
(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;
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.