This collection of information is
necessary to enable the Agency to garner customer and stakeholder
feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our
commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected
from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users
have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with the
Agency's programs. This feedback will provide insights into
customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations,
provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention
on areas where communication, training or changes in operations
might improve delivery of products or services. These collections
will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communications
between the Agency and its customers and stakeholders. It will also
allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement of program
management.
EO: EO
1862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
FSIS previously had approval
from OMB for this information collection. The approval was for
27,000 burden hours; however, the Agency only used a total of 4,729
hours to conduct qualitative surveys and food safety education
research. We are asking OMB to approve reinstatement of this
collection with a reduced burden estimate for similar upcoming
activities.
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.