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###### Department of Agriculture

###### Food Safety and Inspection Service

          - [Docket No. FSIS-2015-0004]

# 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 reinstate a previously approved information collection for Animal Disposition Reporting.

# DATES:

Submit comments on or before May 11, 2015. 

# ADDRESSES:

FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice. 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 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-2015-0004. 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, Office of Policy and Program Development, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 6077, South Building, Washington, DC 20250.

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*Title:*                     Animal Disposition Reporting.                

*Type of Request:*                     Reinstatement of a previously approved information collection.                

*OMB Control Number:*                     0583-0139.                

*Expiration Date:*                     6/30/2013.                

*Abstract:*                     FSIS has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture (7 CFR 2.18, 2.55) as specified in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601,                     *et seq.*) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451,                     *et seq.*). FSIS protects the public by verifying that meat and poultry products are wholesome, not adulterated, and properly marked, labeled, and packaged. FSIS also inspects exotic animals and rabbits under the authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621,                     *et seq.*).                

FSIS is requesting reinstatement of a previously approved information collection that addresses paperwork requirements for the Animal Disposition Reporting entered into the Public Health Information System. The previous OMB approval for this collection, formerly known as the electronic Animal Disease Reporting System, expired on June 30, 2013.

In accordance with 9 CFR 320.6, 381.180, 352.15, and 354.91, establishments that slaughter meat, poultry, exotic animals, and rabbits are required to maintain certain records regarding their business operations and to report this information to the Agency as required. Poultry slaughter establishments complete FSIS Form 6510-7 after each shift and submit it to the Agency. Other slaughter establishments provide their business records to FSIS to report the necessary information.

FSIS uses this information to plan inspection activities, to develop sampling plans, to target establishments for testing, to develop the Agency budget, and to develop reports to Congress. FSIS also provides this data to other USDA agencies, including the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), and the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), for their publications and for other functions.

FSIS has made the following estimates on the basis of an information collection assessment:

*Estimate of Burden:*                     FSIS estimates that it will take poultry slaughter establishments an average of two minutes per response to collect and submit this information to FSIS.                

*Respondents:*                     Slaughter establishments.                

*Estimated Number of Respondents:*                     1,159.                

*Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent:*                     600.                

*Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents:*                     23,180 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                           ( print page 12618)                        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 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: program.intake@usda.gov.*

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: March 4, 2015.

Alfred V. Almanza,

Acting Administrator.

[FR Doc. 2015-05502 Filed 3-9-15; 8:45 am]

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