90 FR 126 pgs. 29526-29527 - Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Import Inspection Application and Application for the Return of Exported Products to the United States
Type: NOTICEVolume: 90Number: 126Pages: 29526 - 29527
Pages: 29526, 29527Docket number: [Docket No. FSIS-2025-0015]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2025-12498 Filed 7-2-25; 8:45 am]
Agency: Agriculture Department
Sub Agency: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS-2025-0015]
Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Import Inspection Application and Application for the Return of Exported Products to the United States
AGENCY:
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (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, FSIS is announcing its intention to renew an approved information collection regarding import inspection applications. The approval for this information collection will expire on December 31, 2025. FSIS is making no changes to the existing information collection.
DATES:
Submit comments on or before September 2, 2025.
ADDRESSES:
FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this Federal Register notice. Comments may be submitted by one of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides commenters the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on the web page or to attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions at that site for submitting comments.
• Mail: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
• Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Jamie L. Whitten Building, Room 350-E, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must include the Agency name and docket number FSIS-2025-0015. Comments received in response to this docket will be made available for public inspection and posted without change, including any personal information, to https://www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to background documents or comments received, call 202-720-5046 to schedule a time to visit the FSIS Docket Room at 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gina Kouba, Office of Policy and Program Development, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700; 202-720-5046.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Import Inspection Application and Application for the Return of Exported Products to the United States.
OMB Number: 0583-0159.
Type of request: Renewal of an approved information collection.
Abstract: FSIS has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53), as specified in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601, et seq. ), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et seq. ), and the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 U.S.C. 1031, et seq. ). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by verifying that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
FSIS is requesting renewal of an approved information collection regarding import inspection applications. The approval for this information collection will expire on December 31, 2025. FSIS is making no changes to the existing information collection.
For each consignment of product exported to the United States, FSIS requires the government of the exporting country to provide a Foreign Inspection Certificate. On the Foreign Inspection Certificate, FSIS requires the date; the foreign country of export; the producing foreign establishment number; the species used to produce the product; the source country and foreign establishment number for amenable source materials, if they originate from a country other than the exporting country; the product's description, including the process category, the product category, and the product group; the name and address of the consignor or exporter; the name and address of the consignee or importer; the number of units and the shipping or identification marks on the units; the net weight of each lot; and any additional information the Administrator requests to determine whether the product is eligible to be imported into the U.S.
[top] FSIS also requires an Import Inspection Application (FSIS Form 9540-1), which is completed by an applicant, usually an importer or customs broker. The information required on FSIS Form 9540-1, which is like that required on the foreign
For importers and brokers participating in the Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set, the information on FSIS Form 9540-1 is submitted electronically. Applicants that do not file this information electronically can submit paper applications (FSIS Form 9540-1) to FSIS inspection personnel at an official import inspection establishment. The applicant is required to submit the FSIS Form 9540-1 in advance of the shipment's arrival, but no later than when the entry is filed with CBP (9 CFR 327.5, 381.198, 557.5, 590.920). Return of Exported Products to the United States.
When product inspected and passed by FSIS is exported, but then returned to this country, the owner, broker, or agent of the product (the applicant) arranges for the product's entry and notifies FSIS. In accordance with 9 CFR 327.17, 381.209, 557.17, and 590.965, exported product returned to this country is exempt from FSIS import inspection requirements upon notification to and approval from the Agency's Recall Management and Technical Analysis Staff (RMTAS). RMTAS may require, however, that returned product be re-inspected at a federally-inspected facility for food safety and food defense determinations.
As part of this process, an applicant completes the FSIS Form 9010-1, Application for the Return of Exported Products to the United States. The purpose of the form is to allow RMTAD to decide whether re-inspection of the returned product is needed and to notify the appropriate FSIS office where to perform the re-inspection of the product, if necessary. If FSIS inspection program personnel determine that the product is safe and not adulterated or misbranded, the product may be released into domestic commerce.
FSIS has made the following estimates based upon an information collection assessment:
Estimated total number of respondents: 939.
Estimated annual number of responses: 244,354.
Estimated total annual burden: 49,385 hours.
All 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. Copies of this information collection assessment can be obtained from Gina Kouba, Office of Policy and Program Development, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700; 202-720-5046.
Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FSIS' functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of FSIS' estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the method 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 Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20253.
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: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register.
FSIS will also announce and provide a link to this Federal Register publication 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 Constituent Update is available on the FSIS web page. Through the web page, FSIS can provide information to a much broader, more diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email subscription service that provides automatic and customized access to selected food safety news and information. This service is available at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. The available information ranges 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
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Denise Eblen,
Acting Deputy Under Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-12498 Filed 7-2-25; 8:45 am]
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