Federal Register #05350005

USDA Seeks Comments on Livestock Slaughter Information Collection

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), is seeking public input on a proposed quarterly information collection for livestock slaughter statistics. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Purpose: - Collect data on the number of head slaughtered and live weights for cattle, calves, hogs, sheep/lambs, goats, and buffalo/bison - Data sourced from both federally and non-federally inspected slaughter plants - Supports estimation of total red meat production and informs supply and pricing decisions in the agricultural sector - Scope: - Involves approximately 700 business respondents - Data collection occurs quarterly - Notable Requirements: - Encourages use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques to minimize respondent burden - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is an information collection effort rather than a procurement of products or services

Description

This notice pertains to the submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and requests for comments on a proposed information collection by the USDA. The collection involves data on livestock slaughter, including the number of head slaughtered and live weights of various animals such as cattle, calves, hogs, sheep/lambs, goats, and buffalo/bison. The information is used to estimate total red meat production and assist the agricultural industry in supply and pricing decisions. The data collection is conducted quarterly and involves approximately 700 business respondents.

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