[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 29 (Friday, February 12, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 7161]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-3451]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
February 8, 1999.
The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments
regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of management and Budget (OMB), Washington, D.C. 20503 and to
Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington,
D.C. 20250-7602. Comments regarding these information collections are
best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of
this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by
calling (202) 720-6746.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
Food and Nutrition Service
Title: SMI Implementation Study Year 2 Data Collection.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0485.
Summary of Collection: The framework for implementation of the
School Meals initiative for Healthy Children was initially proposed
under the Healthy Meals Americans Act of 1994 (PL 103-448), enacted on
November 2, 1994. The legislation was later amended under the Healthy
Meals for Children Act of 1996 (PL 104-149), signed May 29, 1996. In
1993, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched the most far-reaching
reform of the school lunch program since it was established over a half
century ago. The central purpose of the reform is to upgrade the
nutritional content of school meals. The several activities that are
now underway as part of this reform are collectively termed the
``School Meals Initiative (SMI).'' This second year study will collect
and analyze information relating to implementation of the SMI and data
gathered in a base year survey as well as to other issues pertaining to
administration of the school-based child nutrition programs
administered by the USDA. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will
collect information using a mail and telephone survey to evaluate the
implementation of the USDA's School Meals Initiative.
Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information on
how the regulation is being implemented at the SFA and State level so
that program improvement can be made. FNS will examine how food service
operations and activities are affected by the implementation of SMI and
will examine the role the State Agency has played in assisting public
SFAs in the selection and implementation of new menu planning systems.
FNS will used the information in administering implementation of the
School Meals Initiative and in performing its continuing oversight
responsibilities. It will also be used by Child Nutrition Programs in
the states.
Description of Respondents: Not for-profit institutions; State,
Local, or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 2,039.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Other (One-time).
Total Burden Hours: 2,014.
Nancy B. Sternberg,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-3451 Filed 2-11-99; 8:45 am]
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