Federal Register #2026-07317

USDA Seeks Public Comment on Specified Risk Materials Information Collection in Cattle

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is seeking public comment on its information collection requirements for specified risk materials (SRMs) in cattle. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) - Purpose: - Renewal of information collection related to SRMs in cattle - Ensures establishments develop written procedures for SRM removal, segregation, and disposition - Requires daily records of procedures and corrective actions - Slaughter establishments transporting carcasses or parts of cattle 30 months of age and older with vertebral columns must maintain records on SRM removal and disposal - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory information collection - Unique Requirements: - Applies to official establishments slaughtering or processing cattle - Focus on regulatory compliance and recordkeeping for meat safety - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement action

Description

The USDA has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice requests public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection related to specified risk materials (SRMs) in cattle. The collection involves official establishments developing and maintaining records on the removal, segregation, and disposition of SRMs to ensure meat safety and compliance with federal regulations.

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