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
01/31/1989
01/31/1989
11/30/1987
1,964,906
0
1,986,285
168,562
0
168,557
0
0
0
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.
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.