Data Collection Related to Institutions and Organizations, 10914-10924 [06-1985]

Download as PDF 10914 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules certified. The additional pay increase would not be considered a pay adjustment for the purpose of applying 5 CFR 534.404(c) (the ‘‘12-month rule’’). Waiver of 60-Day Comment Period for Proposed Rulemaking Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), I find that good cause exists to waive the 60-day comment period for general notice of proposed rulemaking. Limiting the comment period for the proposed regulations to 30 days will enable OPM to issue final regulations in 2006, which will give practical effect to these regulations at the earliest possible moment. The final regulations will permit agencies to review the rates of basic pay set previously in early 2006 for SES members and provide an additional pay increase, if warranted, later in 2006 upon certification of the agency’s senior executive performance appraisal system. Regulatory Flexibility Act I certify that these regulations would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because they would apply to only Federal agencies and employees. E.O. 12866, Regulatory Review This rule has been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with E.O. 12866. List of Subjects in Part 534 Government employees, Hospitals, Students, and Wages. Office of Personnel Management. Linda M. Springer, Director. Accordingly, OPM proposes to amend part 534 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows: PART 534—PAY UNDER OTHER SYSTEMS 1. The authority citation for part 534 continues to read as follows: wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS Authority: 5 U.S.C. 1104, 3161(d), 5307, 5351, 5352, 5353, 5376, 5382, 5383, 5384, 5385, 5541, 5550a, and sec. 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2004, Public Law 108–136, 117 Stat. 1638 (5 U.S.C. 5304, 5382, 5383, 7302; 18 U.S.C. 207). Subpart D—Pay and Performance Awards Under the Senior Executive Service 2. In § 534.404, redesignate paragraphs (c)(3)(v) and (vi) as (c)(3)(vi) and (vii), respectively, add new paragraph (c)(3)(v), and revise paragraph (e) to read as follows: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Jkt 208001 § 534.404 Setting and adjusting pay for senior executives. * * * * * (c) 12-month rule. * * * (3) * * * (v) A determination to provide an additional pay increase under paragraph (e)(2) of this section when an agency’s senior executive performance appraisal system is certified under 5 CFR part 430, subpart D, after the beginning of a calendar year; * * * * * (e) Adjustments in pay after certification of applicable performance appraisal system. (1) In the case of an agency that obtains certification of a performance appraisal system for senior executives under 5 CFR part 430, subpart D, an authorized agency official may increase a covered senior executive’s rate of basic pay up to the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule, consistent with the limitations in § 534.403(a)(3). The authorized agency official may provide an increase in pay if warranted under the conditions prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section and if the senior executive is otherwise eligible for such an increase (i.e., he or she did not receive a pay adjustment under § 534.404(c) during the previous 12month period). An adjustment in pay made under this paragraph is considered a pay adjustment for the purpose of applying § 534.404(c). (2) In the case of an agency that was prevented from establishing or adjusting a rate of basic pay above the rate for level III of the Executive Schedule for an individual upon initial appointment to the SES under § 534.404(a) or for a current SES member using one of the exceptions to the 12-month rule in § 534.404(c)(4)(i), (ii), or (iii) because the agency had not yet obtained certification of its performance appraisal system for senior executives under 5 CFR 430, subpart D, in the current calendar year, an authorized agency official may increase such a senior executive’s rate of basic pay up to the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule upon certification of the agency’s senior executive performance appraisal system, consistent with the limitations in § 534.403(a)(3). The authorized agency official may review the previous determination to set or adjust the pay of a senior executive to determine whether, and to what extent, an additional pay increase may be warranted based on the same criteria used for the previous determination. The determination to provide an additional pay increase may not be made effective before the date the PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 agency’s senior executive performance appraisal system is certified under 5 CFR 430, subpart D, or after December 31st of the calendar year for which the agency’s system is certified. An adjustment in pay made under this paragraph is not considered a pay adjustment for the purpose of applying § 534.404(c) and does not begin a new 12-month period for that purpose. * * * * * [FR Doc. E6–3016 Filed 3–2–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–39–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service 7 CFR Parts 210, 220, 225, 226, 246, 247 and 251 RIN 0584–AD43 Data Collection Related to Institutions and Organizations Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This proposed rule is part of the Department’s effort to fulfill its responsibilities under Executive Orders 13279 and 13280. Under this rule, State agencies would collect and report information related to faith-based and community organizations currently participating and applying to participate in Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) nutrition assistance programs. This information would be added to existing collections for the affected programs. It would enable FNS to identify the faithbased and community organizations participating in FNS programs, determine the level of participation of faith-based and community organizations in its programs, ensure that FNS’ programs are open to all eligible organizations and evaluate the effectiveness of its technical assistance and outreach efforts. It will not adversely impact the application or participation of any organization or institution currently participating in, or seeking to participate in FNS nutrition assistance programs. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 1, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: FNS invites interested persons to submit comments on this proposed rule. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • E-Mail: Send comments to SNPPROPOSAL@FNS.USDA.GOV. E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules Please include Docket ID Number 403 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: Submit comments by facsimile transmission to: (703) 305–2879. • Disk or CD–ROM: Submit comments on disk or CD–ROM, Keith Churchill, Section Chief, Child and Adult Care and Summer Food Service Programs, Policy and Program Development Branch, Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 634, Alexandria, Virginia 22302–1594. • Mail: Send comments to: Keith Churchill, Section Chief, Child and Adult Care and Summer Food Service Programs, Policy and Program Development Branch, Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 634, Alexandria, Virginia 22302–1594. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Visit https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. All written submissions will be available for public inspection at this location Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. eastern standard time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Churchill, Section Chief, Child and Adult Care and Summer Section, Policy and Program Development Branch, at the above address, or by telephone at (703) 305–2590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS Background Faith-based and community organizations (FBOs and COs) are important parts of the social service system of the United States, offering assistance to those in need. These organizations include small nonprofit organizations that provide access to one program or multiple services, and neighborhood groups that respond to a particular crisis or lead community renewal. Acting alone or as partners with other service providers and government programs, FBOs and COs serve needy persons, strengthen families and rebuild communities. Federal agencies, including this Department, have been directed to ensure that Federal policies and programs allow FBOs and COs to participate in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution and statutory requirements. On December 16, 2002, Executive Orders 13279 and 13280 were published in the Federal Register (67 FR 77139 and 67 FR 77145). Executive Order 13280 created a Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Jkt 208001 Department of Agriculture. The Order charged the Center to coordinate efforts to identify and eliminate regulatory, contracting, and other programmatic obstacles that prevent the full participation of FBOs and COs in the delivery of the Department’s social service programs. Executive Order 13279 charged all Federal agencies, including the Department, to give equal treatment to FBOs and COs that apply for Federal assistance used to support social service programs. Additionally, the Order instructed Federal agencies to ensure that they collect data regarding the participation of FBOs and COs in social service programs that receive Federal financial assistance. On July 9, 2004, the Department published a final rule, ‘‘Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations,’’ in the Federal Register (69 FR 41375). This rule established Departmental policy regarding equal opportunity for religious organizations to participate in the Department’s assistance programs for which other private organizations are eligible. Purpose of This Rule This proposed rule is part of the Department’s effort to fulfill its responsibilities under Executive Orders 13279 and 13280. It is essential to collect information that enables FNS to identify the faith-based and community organizations participating in FNS programs, determine the level of participation of FBOs and COs in its programs, ensure that FNS’ programs are open to all qualified organizations and evaluate the effectiveness of its technical assistance and outreach efforts. The consequence of noncollection would be an inability to determine the success of efforts to comply with the Executive Orders. Requirements Section 3(b) of Executive Order 13279 provides the Secretary with authority to ‘‘collect data regarding the participation of faith-based and community organizations in social service programs that receive Federal financial assistance.’’ This proposed rule would authorize the Secretary to require State agencies to report on a number of data elements for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009 regarding the organizations and institutions that currently participate in and that submit an application for the purpose of contracting, or entering into an agreement, with the State agency to participate in the National School Lunch Program; School Breakfast Program; Summer Food Service PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 10915 Program; Child and Adult Care Food Program; Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children; Commodity Supplemental Food Program; or the State agency or a recipient agency to participate in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This rule would also require State agencies to collect a second tier of data for TEFAP, since institutions and organizations may participate in TEFAP through entities that are dissimilar in institutional character. A variety of approaches to this data collection are still being considered; therefore, the data elements to be included in the report have not yet been finalized. Data elements under consideration include: (a) The total number of organizations that submitted an application to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (b) The total number of applications that were approved with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (c) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (d) The total number of organizations and institutions that actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and communitybased organizations; (e) The name of each organization that actually participates in the program; (f) The city in which the participating organization is headquartered within the state; (g) The amount of funds provided to the participating organization, whether awarded, granted, contracted, or reimbursed; (h) The type of participating organization, e.g. government agency, educational institution, for-profit organization, non-profit organization/ secular, non-profit organization/faithbased, and ‘‘other.’’ It is anticipated that only four or five of the above proposed data elements will be included in the final reporting requirement. The State agency would be required to report this data to FNS on or before March 1 for the prior Federal fiscal year. We solicit comment on which of these, or other data elements should be included in the final rule. Implementation It is anticipated that the requirements in this rule would be phased in on a program-specific basis, thereby enabling State agencies to include the collection E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 10916 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules of new data concurrent with each program’s time of application, so that a separate collection specifically to meet this requirement would not be needed. However, further guidance will be provided to State agencies prior to the time of implementation of the final rule. This guidance will address appropriate vehicles and language for the collection of data to ensure that the results are comparable across States and programs. Although it is unlikely this guidance will be included in the final regulation, FNS seeks comments on several areas of guidance under consideration at this time. These include but are not limited to: (a) When and how during the application process it is best to request data on the type of organizations applying and/or participating; (b) Whether to collect data on subgrantees (pass-through funding recipients) in addition to the primary grantees; and (c) Which of the specific data elements proposed above will be included in the reporting requirement. Executive Order 12866 This proposed rule has been determined to be significant but not economically significant and was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Executive Order 12866. Regulatory Impact Analysis wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS Costs The cost implications of this proposed rule are minor. Assuming that State agencies collect this data as part of the application process for participation in the program, this rule will result in a small additional time burden for each applicant. Each program varies in the number of applications it receives and in how often during a Federal fiscal year participants must report to their State agencies so the overall additional time burden will differ among programs. Need for Action Section 3(b) of Executive Order 13279 provides the Secretary with authority to ‘‘collect data regarding the participation of FBOs and COs in social service programs that receive Federal financial assistance.’’ The consequence of noncollection would be an inability to determine the number of FBO and CO participants and a failure to comply with Executive Orders 13279 and 13280. Benefits This proposed rule would help the Department to implement Executive Orders 13279 and 13280. Collecting information on FBOs and COs would VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Jkt 208001 enable FNS to determine the level of participation in FNS programs by those organizations and help ensure that its programs are open to all eligible organizations. Regulatory Flexibility Act This proposed rule has been reviewed with regard to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612). Eric M. Bost, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services has certified that this proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The data collection which would be implemented would enable FNS to identify the faithbased and community organizations participating in FNS programs, determine the level of participation of FBOs and COs in its programs, ensure that FNS’ nutrition assistance programs are open to all eligible organizations as mandated by Executive Orders 13279 and 13280, and evaluate the effectiveness of the Department’s outreach efforts. While the effect of this rule would require organizations seeking to participate or participating in affected FNS programs to provide the requested information at the time of application and at other times, these reporting changes will not have a significant economic impact on those small entities. Public Law 104–4 Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Public Law 104–4, establishes a requirement for Federal agencies to assess the effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal governments and the private sector. Under section 202 of the UMRA, FNS generally prepares a written statement, including a costbenefit analysis. This is done for proposed and final rules that have ‘‘Federal mandates’’ which may result in expenditures of $100 million or more in any one year by State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector. When this statement is needed for a rule, section 205 of the UMRA generally requires FNS to identify and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives. It must then adopt the least costly, most cost-effective or least burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule. This proposed rule contains no Federal mandates of $100 million or more in any one year (under regulatory provisions of Title II of the UMRA) for State, local, and tribal governments or the private sector. Thus, this rule is not PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 subject to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of the UMRA. Executive Order 12372 National School Lunch Program; School Breakfast Program; Summer Food Service Program; Child and Adult Care Food Program; Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children; and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under Nos. 10.555, 10.553, 10.559, 10.558, 10.557, and 10.565, respectively. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under Nos. 10.568 and 10.569. These programs are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials (7 CFR part 3015, subpart V, and final rule related notice at 48 FR 29115, June 24, 1983). Executive Order 13132 Executive Order 13132 requires Federal agencies to consider the impact of their regulatory actions on State and local governments. Where such actions have federalism implications, agencies are directed to provide a statement for inclusion in the preamble to the regulations describing the agency’s considerations in terms of the three categories called for under section (6)(b)(2)(B) of Executive Order 13132. FNS has considered the impact of this rule on State and local governments and has determined that this rule does not have federalism implications. This rule does not impose substantial compliance costs on State and local governments. Therefore, under Section 6(b) of the Executive Order, a federalism summary impact statement is not required. Executive Order 12988 This proposed rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule is not intended to have preemptive effect with respect to any State or local laws, regulations or policies which conflict with its provisions or which would otherwise impede its full implementation. This rule is not intended to have retroactive effect unless so specified in the Effective Date paragraph of the final rule. Prior to any judicial challenge to the provisions of this rule or the application of its provisions, all applicable administrative procedures must be exhausted. Civil Rights Impact Analysis FNS has reviewed this rule in accordance with the Department Regulation 4300–4, ‘‘Civil Rights Impact E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 10917 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules Analysis,’’ to identify and address any major civil rights impacts the rule might have on minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. After a careful review of the rule’s intent and provisions, FNS has determined that this proposed rule would not in any way limit or reduce participants’ ability to participate in FNS’ nutrition assistance programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. FNS found no factors that would negatively and disproportionately affect any group of individuals. Government Paperwork Elimination Act FNS is committed to compliance with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA), which requires Government agencies to provide the public the option of submitting information or transacting business electronically to the maximum extent possible. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507) requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve all information collections by a Federal agency from the public before the collections can be implemented. Respondents are not required to respond to any collection of information unless it displays a current, valid OMB control number. This proposed rule contains information collections that are subject to review and approval by OMB; therefore, 60-day notices soliciting public comment on changes in the information collection burden that would result from adoption of the proposal is contained in this rule. Comments must be received by May 2, 2006. Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for FNS, Washington, DC 20503. Please also send a copy of your comments to, Keith Churchill, Section Chief, Child and Adult Care and Summer Food Service Programs, Policy and Program Development Branch, Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 634, Alexandria, VA 22302–1594. For further information, or for copies of the information collection, please contact Keith Churchill at the above address. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 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 on those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 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. TITLES OF DATA COLLECTION AFFECTED BY THIS RULE Programs OMB No. National School Lunch Program .............................................................................................................................. School Breakfast Program ....................................................................................................................................... Summer Food Service Program .............................................................................................................................. Child and Adult Care Food Program ....................................................................................................................... Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children ........................................................... Food Distribution Forms (Commodity Supplemental Food Program and The Emergency Food Assistance Program) .................................................................................................................................................................... Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collections. Abstract: This proposed rule is part of the Department’s effort to fulfill its responsibilities under Executive Orders 13279 and 13280. In order to implement these Executive Orders, it is essential to collect information that allows FNS to identify the faith-based and community organizations participating in FNS programs, determine the level of participation of FBOs and COs in its programs, ensure that FNS’ programs are open to all eligible organizations and evaluate the effectiveness of its technical assistance and outreach efforts. The consequence of noncollection would be an inability to determine the success of efforts to comply with the Executive Orders. Respondents: State agencies collect data from organizations and institutions that submit an application for the purpose of contracting, or entering into an agreement, to participate in the National School Lunch Program; School Expiration date 0584–0006 0584–0012 0584–0280 0584–0055 0584–0043 7/31/07 8/31/07 10/31/07 6/30/07 3/31/07 0584–0293 2/29/08 Breakfast Program; Summer Food Service Program; Child and Adult Care Food Program; Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children; Commodity Supplemental Food Program; or with the State agency or another recipient agency to participate in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). State agencies document, compile, and report the data to FNS. Estimated Annual Reporting Burden: NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM [OMB #0584–0006] Annual number of respondents wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS Section Annual frequency Average burden per response Annual burden hours Each State agency (SA) collects data related to currently participating school food authorities and applicant school food authorities for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ‘‘Requirements’’ section. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Jkt 208001 7 CFR 210.23(d)(1) ............ 7 CFR 210.23(d)(1) ............ PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 0 57 E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 0 364 03MRP1 0 .25 0 5,187 10918 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM—Continued [OMB #0584–0006] Section Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... Annual number of respondents Annual frequency Average burden per response Annual burden hours 0 ......................................... 5,187 .................................. +5,187 ................................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ SAs document the process used to determine the data and report process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 210.23(d)(2) ............ 7 CFR 210.23(d)(2) ............ 0 57 0 1 0 1 0 57 0 ......................................... 57 ....................................... +57 ..................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 210.23(d)(3) ............ 7 CFR 210.23(d)(3) ............ 0 57 0 1 0 .5 0 28.5 0 ......................................... 28.5 .................................... +28.5 .................................. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ Annual frequency Average burden per response Annual burden hours Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 210: 10,448,411. Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 5,272.5. Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 210: 10,453,683. SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM [OMB #0584–0012] Annual number of respondents Section Each SA collects data related to currently participating school food authorities and applicant school food authorities for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ‘‘Requirements’’ section. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 220.13(l)(1) ............. 7 CFR 220.13(l)(1) ............. 0 57 0 290 0 .25 0 4,132.5 0 ......................................... 4,132.5 ............................... +4,132.5 ............................. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 220.13(l)(2) ............. 7 CFR 220.13(l)(2) ............. 0 57 0 1 0 1 0 57 0 ......................................... 57 ....................................... +57 ..................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 220.13(l)(3) ............. 7 CFR 220.13(l)(3) ............. 0 57 0 1 0 .5 0 28.5 0 ......................................... 28.5 .................................... +28.5 .................................. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 220: 4,564,772. Total Proposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 4,218. Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 220: 4,568,990. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 10919 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM [OMB #0584–0280] Annual number of respondents Section Average burden per response Annual frequency Annual burden hours Each SA collects data related to currently participating sponsors and applicant sponsors for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ‘‘Requirements’’ section. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 225.18(i)(1) ............. 7 CFR 225.18(i)(1) ............. 0 52 0 70 0 .25 0 910 0 ......................................... 910 ..................................... +910 ................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 225.18(i)(2) ............. 7 CFR 225.18(i)(2) ............. 0 52 0 1 0 1 0 52 0 ......................................... 52 ....................................... +52 ..................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data for the prior Federal fiscal year. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 225.18(i)(3) ............. 7 CFR 225.18(i)(3) ............. 0 52 0 1 0 .25 0 13 0 ......................................... 13 ....................................... +13 ..................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ Average burden per response Annual burden hours Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 225: 249,769. Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 975. Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 225: 250,744. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM [OMB #0584–0055] Annual number of respondents Section Annual frequency Each SA collects data related to currently participating organizations and applicant organizations for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ‘‘Requirements’’ section. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 226.25(g)(1) ............ 7 CFR 226.25(g)(1) ............ 0 53 0 388 0 .5 0 10,282 0 ......................................... 10,282 ................................ +10,282 .............................. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 226.25(g)(2) ............ 7 CFR 226.25(g)(2) ............ 0 53 0 1 0 1 0 53 0 ......................................... 53 ....................................... +53 ..................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Jkt 208001 7 CFR 226.25(g)(3) ............ 7 CFR 226.25(g)(3) ............ 0 53 0 1 0 .25 0 13.25 0 ......................................... 13.25 .................................. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 10920 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM—Continued [OMB #0584–0055] Section Change .................................................... Annual number of respondents Annual frequency Average burden per response Annual burden hours +13.25 ................................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 226: 5,782,030. Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 10,348.25. Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 226: 5,792,378. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN [OMB #0584–0043] Annual number of respondents Section Average burden per response Annual frequency Annual burden hours Each SA collects data related to currently participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ‘‘Requirements’’ section. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 246.26(h)(1) ............ 7 CFR 246.26(h)(1) ............ 0 53 0 35 0 .25 0 463.8 0 ......................................... 463.8 .................................. +463.8 ................................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 246.26(h)(2) ............ 7 CFR 246.26(h)(2) ............ 0 53 0 1 0 1 0 53 0 ......................................... 53 ....................................... +53 ..................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 246.26(h)(3) ............ 7 CFR 246.26(h)(3) ............ 0 53 0 1 0 .25 0 13.25 0 ......................................... 13.25 .................................. +13.25 ................................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 246: 2,953,524. Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 530.05. Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 246: 2,954,054. FOOD DISTRIBUTION FORMS—COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM [OMB #0584–0293] Annual number of respondents Section Average burden per response Annual frequency Annual burden hours wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS Each SA collect data related to currently participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ‘‘Requirements’’ section. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 247.29(d)(1) ............ 7 CFR 247.29(d)(1) ............ 0 35 0 4 0 .25 0 35 0 ......................................... 35 ....................................... +35 ..................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. Total Existing State Agency ............................ VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Jkt 208001 7 CFR 247.29(d)(2) ............ PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 0 E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 0 03MRP1 0 0 10921 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules FOOD DISTRIBUTION FORMS—COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM—Continued [OMB #0584–0293] Annual number of respondents Section Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... Average burden per response Annual frequency Annual burden hours 7 CFR 247.29(d)(2) ............ 35 1 1 35 0 ......................................... 35 ....................................... +35 ..................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 247.29(d)(3) ............ 7 CFR 247.29(d)(3) ............ 0 35 0 1 0 .25 0 8.75 0 ......................................... 8.75 .................................... +8.75 .................................. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 247: 298,267. Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 78.75. Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 247: 298,346. FOOD DISTRIBUTION FORMS—THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM [OMB #0584–0293] Annual number of respondents Section Average burden per response Annual frequency Annual burden hours Each SA collects data related to currently participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ‘‘Requirements’’ section. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 251.10(i)(1) ............. 7 CFR 251.10(i)(1) ............. 0 56 0 29 0 .25 0 406 0 ......................................... 406 ..................................... +406 ................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 251.10(i)(2) ............. 7 CFR 251.10(i)(2) ............. 0 56 0 1 0 1 0 56 0 ......................................... 56 ....................................... +56 ..................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year. Total Existing State Agency ............................ Total Proposed State Agency ......................... Total Reporting Burden: Total Existing ........................................... Total Proposed ........................................ Change .................................................... 7 CFR 251.10(i)(3) ............. 7 CFR 251.10(i)(3) ............. 0 56 0 1 0 .25 0 14 0 ......................................... 14 ....................................... +14 ..................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 251: 674,693 Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 476 Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 251: 675,169 Commenters should note that the average burden per response for the requirement that ‘‘each SA collects data related to currently participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal fiscal years 2006 through VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Jkt 208001 2009, and reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ‘Requirements’ section’’ is .25 hour. This average burden per response was based on the collection of PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 the four data elements (a)–(d) found in the ‘‘Requirements’’ section of this preamble. Should a different combination of data elements be selected, the average burden hours per response may change. For example, E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 10922 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules should the four data elements (e)–(h) be selected, the average burden hour per response for this response could be expected to increase to 2 hours. PART 210—NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM 1. The authority citation for part 210 continues to read as follows: List of Subjects Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1751–1760, 1779. 7 CFR Part 210 2. In § 210.23, a new paragraph (d) is added to read as follows: Children, Food assistance programs, Grant programs-social programs, Nutrition, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, National School Lunch Program. 7 CFR Part 220 Children, Food assistance programs, Grant programs—social programs, Nutrition, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, School Breakfast Program. 7 CFR Part 225 Food and Nutrition Service, Food assistance programs, Grant programs— health, Infants and children, Labeling, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 7 CFR Part 226 Accounting, Aged, Day care, Food and Nutrition Service, Food assistance programs, Grant programs, Grant programs—health, Indians, Individuals with disabilities, Infants and children, Intergovernmental relations, Loan programs, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surplus agricultural commodities. 7 CFR Part 246 Food assistance programs, Food donations, Grant programs-social programs, American Indians, Infants and children, Maternal and child health, Nutrition, Nutrition education, Public assistance programs, WIC, Women. 7 CFR Part 247 Agricultural commodities, Food assistance programs, Infants and children, Maternal and child health, Public assistance programs, nutrition, women, aged. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS Accordingly, 7 CFR Parts 210, 220, 225, 226, 246, 247 and 251 are amended as follows: Jkt 208001 * * * * (d) Data collection related to school food authorities. (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently participating school food authorities and applicant school food authorities for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Such data may include but are not limited to: (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (ii) The total number of applications that were approved with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iv) The total number of organizations and institutions that actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and communitybased organizations. (2) State agencies must document the process used to determine the data specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this section and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. (3) On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, State agencies must report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled as specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this section for the prior Federal fiscal year. 1. The authority citation for part 220 continues to read as follows: Aged, Agricultural commodities, Business and industry, Food assistance programs, Food donations, Grant programs-social programs, American Indians, Infants and children, Commodity loan programs, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, School breakfast and lunch programs, Surplus agricultural commodities. 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Other responsibilities. * PART 220—SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM 7 CFR Part 251 VerDate Aug<31>2005 § 210.23 Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1773, 1779, unless otherwise noted. 2. In § 220.13, a new paragraph (l) is added to read as follows: § 220.13 Special responsibilities of State agencies. * * * * * (l) Data collection related to school food authorities. (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently participating school food authorities and applicant PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 school food authorities for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Such data may include but are not limited to: (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (ii) The total number of applications that were approved with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iv) The total number of organizations and institutions that actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and communitybased organizations. (2) State agencies must document the process used to determine the data specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this section and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. (3) On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, State agencies must report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled as specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this section for the prior Federal fiscal year. PART 225—SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM 1. The authority citation for part 225 continues to read as follows: Authority: Secs. 9, 13 and 14, National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1758, 1761 and 1762a). 2. In § 225.18, a new paragraph (i) is added to read as follows: § 225.18 Miscellaneous administrative provisions. * * * * * (i) Data collection related to sponsors. (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently participating sponsors and applicant sponsors for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Such data may include but are not limited to: (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (ii) The total number of applications that were approved with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules (iv) The total number of organizations and institutions that actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and communitybased organizations. (2) State agencies must document the process used to determine the data specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this section and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. (3) On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, State agencies must report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled as specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this section for the prior Federal fiscal year. PART 226—CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM 1. The authority citation for part 226 continues to read as follows: Authority: Secs. 9, 11, 14, 16, and 17, Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1758, 1759a, 1762a, 1765 and 1766). 2. In § 226.25, a new paragraph (g) is added to read as follows: § 226.25 Other provisions. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS * * * * * (g) Data collection related to organizations. (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently participating organizations and applicant organizations for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Such data may include but are not limited to: (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (ii) The total number of applications that were approved with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iv) The total number of organizations and institutions that actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and communitybased organizations; (2) State agencies must document the process used to determine the data specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this section and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. (3) On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, State agencies must report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled as specified in VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Jkt 208001 10923 paragraph (g)(1) of this section for the prior Federal fiscal year. U.S.C. 612c note); sec. 402(a), Pub. L. 104– 127, 110 Stat. 1028 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); Pub. L. 107–171. PART 246—SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN 2. In § 247.29, a new paragraph (d) is added to read as follows: 1. The authority citation for part 246 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1786. 2. In § 246.26, a new paragraph (h) is added to read as follows: § 246.26 Other provisions. * * * * * (h) Data collection related to local agencies. (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Such data may include but are not limited to: (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (ii) The total number of applications that were approved with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iv) The total number of organizations and institutions that actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and communitybased organizations. (2) State agencies must document the process used to determine the data specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this section and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. (3) On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, State agencies must report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this section for the prior Federal fiscal year. PART 247—COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM 1. The authority citation for part 247 continues to read as follows: Authority: Sec. 5, Pub. L. 93–86, 87 Stat. 249, as added by Sec. 1304(b)(2), Pub. L. 95– 113, 91 Stat. 980 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); sec. 1335, Pub. L. 97–98, 95 Stat. 1293 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); sec. 209, Pub. L. 98–8, 97 Stat. 35 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); sec. 2 (8), Pub. L. 98– 92, 97 Stat. 611 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); sec. 1562, Pub. L. 99–198, 99 Stat. 1590 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); sec. 101(k), Pub. L. 100–202; sec. 1771(a), Pub. L 101–624, 101 Stat. 3806 (7 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 § 247.29 Reports and recordkeeping. * * * * * (d) Data collection related to local agencies. (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Such data may include but are not limited to: (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (ii) The total number of applications that were approved with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iv) The total number of organizations and institutions that actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and communitybased organizations. (2) State agencies must document the process used to determine the data specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this section and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. (3) On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, State agencies must report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled as specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this section for the prior Federal fiscal year. PART 251—THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1. The authority citation for part 251 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7501–7516. 2. In § 251.10, a new paragraph (i) is added to read as follows: § 251.10 Miscellaneous provisions. * * * * * (i) Data collection related to eligible recipient agencies. (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Such data may include but are not limited to: (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application to the E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 10924 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2006 / Proposed Rules State agency or to another eligible recipient agency to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (ii) The total number of applications that were approved by the State agency or by another eligible recipient agency with subtotals for the number of faithbased and community-based organizations; (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign a contract, or enter into an agreement with the State agency or with another eligible recipient agency with subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based organizations; (iv) The total number of organizations and institutions that actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-based and communitybased organizations. (2) State agencies must document the process used to determine the data specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this section and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010. (3) On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, State agencies must report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled as specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this section for the prior Federal fiscal year. Dated: February 27, 2006. Kate Coler, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. [FR Doc. 06–1985 Filed 3–2–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 7 CFR Part 319 [Docket No. 03–086–2] Importation of Fruits and Vegetables Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are reopening the comment period for our proposed rule that would amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to list a number of fruits and vegetables from certain parts of the world as eligible, under specified conditions, for importation into the United States. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:45 Mar 02, 2006 Jkt 208001 We will consider all comments that we receive on or before March 10, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and, in the ‘‘Search for Open Regulations’’ box, select ‘‘Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’’ from the agency drop-down menu, then click on ‘‘Submit.’’ In the Docket ID column, select APHIS–2005–0107 to submit or view public comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically. After the close of the comment period, the docket can be viewed using the ‘‘Advanced Search’’ function in Regulations.gov. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. 03–086–1, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737– 1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. 03–086–1. Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on Docket No. 03–086–1 in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690–2817 before coming. Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Donna L. West, Senior Import Specialist, Commodity Import Analysis and Operations, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 734–8758. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 22, 2005, we published in the Federal Register (70 FR 75967–75981, Docket No. 03–086–1) a proposal to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to list a number of fruits and vegetables from certain parts of the world as eligible, under specified conditions, for importation into the United States. Comments on the proposed rule were required to be received on or before February 21, 2006. We are reopening the comment period on Docket No. 03–086– 1 until March 10, 2006. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments. We will also consider all comments DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 received between February 22, 2006, and the date of this notice. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701–7772, and 7781–7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. Done in Washington, DC, this 27th day of February 2006. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E6–3037 Filed 3–2–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2006–23927; Airspace Docket No. 06-AAL–11] Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Big Lake, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action proposes to revise Class E airspace at Big Lake, AK. Two Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) are being produced, and one SIAP is being revised for the Big Lake Airport. Adoption of this proposal would result in revision of Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) above the surface at Big Lake, AK. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 17, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal to the Docket Management System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must identify the docket number FAA–2006–23927/ Airspace Docket No. 06–AAL–11, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–647–5527) is on the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at the above address. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Manager, Safety, Alaska Flight Service Operations, Federal Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513–7587. E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 42 (Friday, March 3, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 10914-10924]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service

7 CFR Parts 210, 220, 225, 226, 246, 247 and 251

RIN 0584-AD43


Data Collection Related to Institutions and Organizations

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This proposed rule is part of the Department's effort to 
fulfill its responsibilities under Executive Orders 13279 and 13280. 
Under this rule, State agencies would collect and report information 
related to faith-based and community organizations currently 
participating and applying to participate in Food and Nutrition Service 
(FNS) nutrition assistance programs. This information would be added to 
existing collections for the affected programs. It would enable FNS to 
identify the faith-based and community organizations participating in 
FNS programs, determine the level of participation of faith-based and 
community organizations in its programs, ensure that FNS' programs are 
open to all eligible organizations and evaluate the effectiveness of 
its technical assistance and outreach efforts. It will not adversely 
impact the application or participation of any organization or 
institution currently participating in, or seeking to participate in 
FNS nutrition assistance programs.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 1, 2006 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: FNS invites interested persons to submit comments on this 
proposed rule. Comments may be submitted by any of the following 
methods:
     E-Mail: Send comments to SNPPROPOSAL@FNS.USDA.GOV.

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Please include Docket ID Number 403 in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: Submit comments by facsimile transmission to: (703) 
305-2879.
     Disk or CD-ROM: Submit comments on disk or CD-ROM, Keith 
Churchill, Section Chief, Child and Adult Care and Summer Food Service 
Programs, Policy and Program Development Branch, Child Nutrition 
Division, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 3101 
Park Center Drive, Room 634, Alexandria, Virginia 22302-1594.
     Mail: Send comments to: Keith Churchill, Section Chief, 
Child and Adult Care and Summer Food Service Programs, Policy and 
Program Development Branch, Child Nutrition Division, Food and 
Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Room 634, Alexandria, Virginia 22302-1594.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Visit https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.

All written submissions will be available for public inspection at this 
location Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. eastern standard time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Churchill, Section Chief, Child 
and Adult Care and Summer Section, Policy and Program Development 
Branch, at the above address, or by telephone at (703) 305-2590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Faith-based and community organizations (FBOs and COs) are 
important parts of the social service system of the United States, 
offering assistance to those in need. These organizations include small 
nonprofit organizations that provide access to one program or multiple 
services, and neighborhood groups that respond to a particular crisis 
or lead community renewal. Acting alone or as partners with other 
service providers and government programs, FBOs and COs serve needy 
persons, strengthen families and rebuild communities.
    Federal agencies, including this Department, have been directed to 
ensure that Federal policies and programs allow FBOs and COs to 
participate in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution and 
statutory requirements.
    On December 16, 2002, Executive Orders 13279 and 13280 were 
published in the Federal Register (67 FR 77139 and 67 FR 77145). 
Executive Order 13280 created a Center for Faith-Based and Community 
Initiatives in the Department of Agriculture. The Order charged the 
Center to coordinate efforts to identify and eliminate regulatory, 
contracting, and other programmatic obstacles that prevent the full 
participation of FBOs and COs in the delivery of the Department's 
social service programs.
    Executive Order 13279 charged all Federal agencies, including the 
Department, to give equal treatment to FBOs and COs that apply for 
Federal assistance used to support social service programs. 
Additionally, the Order instructed Federal agencies to ensure that they 
collect data regarding the participation of FBOs and COs in social 
service programs that receive Federal financial assistance.
    On July 9, 2004, the Department published a final rule, ``Equal 
Opportunity for Religious Organizations,'' in the Federal Register (69 
FR 41375). This rule established Departmental policy regarding equal 
opportunity for religious organizations to participate in the 
Department's assistance programs for which other private organizations 
are eligible.

Purpose of This Rule

    This proposed rule is part of the Department's effort to fulfill 
its responsibilities under Executive Orders 13279 and 13280. It is 
essential to collect information that enables FNS to identify the 
faith-based and community organizations participating in FNS programs, 
determine the level of participation of FBOs and COs in its programs, 
ensure that FNS' programs are open to all qualified organizations and 
evaluate the effectiveness of its technical assistance and outreach 
efforts. The consequence of non-collection would be an inability to 
determine the success of efforts to comply with the Executive Orders.

Requirements

    Section 3(b) of Executive Order 13279 provides the Secretary with 
authority to ``collect data regarding the participation of faith-based 
and community organizations in social service programs that receive 
Federal financial assistance.'' This proposed rule would authorize the 
Secretary to require State agencies to report on a number of data 
elements for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009 regarding the 
organizations and institutions that currently participate in and that 
submit an application for the purpose of contracting, or entering into 
an agreement, with the State agency to participate in the National 
School Lunch Program; School Breakfast Program; Summer Food Service 
Program; Child and Adult Care Food Program; Special Supplemental 
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children; Commodity 
Supplemental Food Program; or the State agency or a recipient agency to 
participate in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This rule 
would also require State agencies to collect a second tier of data for 
TEFAP, since institutions and organizations may participate in TEFAP 
through entities that are dissimilar in institutional character.
    A variety of approaches to this data collection are still being 
considered; therefore, the data elements to be included in the report 
have not yet been finalized. Data elements under consideration include:
    (a) The total number of organizations that submitted an application 
to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-
based and community-based organizations;
    (b) The total number of applications that were approved with 
subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based 
organizations;
    (c) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign a 
contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of 
faith-based and community-based organizations;
    (d) The total number of organizations and institutions that 
actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of 
faith-based and community-based organizations;
    (e) The name of each organization that actually participates in the 
program;
    (f) The city in which the participating organization is 
headquartered within the state;
    (g) The amount of funds provided to the participating organization, 
whether awarded, granted, contracted, or reimbursed;
    (h) The type of participating organization, e.g. government agency, 
educational institution, for-profit organization, non-profit 
organization/secular, non-profit organization/faith-based, and 
``other.''
    It is anticipated that only four or five of the above proposed data 
elements will be included in the final reporting requirement. The State 
agency would be required to report this data to FNS on or before March 
1 for the prior Federal fiscal year. We solicit comment on which of 
these, or other data elements should be included in the final rule.

Implementation

    It is anticipated that the requirements in this rule would be 
phased in on a program-specific basis, thereby enabling State agencies 
to include the collection

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of new data concurrent with each program's time of application, so that 
a separate collection specifically to meet this requirement would not 
be needed. However, further guidance will be provided to State agencies 
prior to the time of implementation of the final rule. This guidance 
will address appropriate vehicles and language for the collection of 
data to ensure that the results are comparable across States and 
programs. Although it is unlikely this guidance will be included in the 
final regulation, FNS seeks comments on several areas of guidance under 
consideration at this time. These include but are not limited to:
    (a) When and how during the application process it is best to 
request data on the type of organizations applying and/or 
participating;
    (b) Whether to collect data on subgrantees (pass-through funding 
recipients) in addition to the primary grantees; and
    (c) Which of the specific data elements proposed above will be 
included in the reporting requirement.

Executive Order 12866

    This proposed rule has been determined to be significant but not 
economically significant and was reviewed by the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) under Executive Order 12866.

Regulatory Impact Analysis

Costs

    The cost implications of this proposed rule are minor. Assuming 
that State agencies collect this data as part of the application 
process for participation in the program, this rule will result in a 
small additional time burden for each applicant. Each program varies in 
the number of applications it receives and in how often during a 
Federal fiscal year participants must report to their State agencies so 
the overall additional time burden will differ among programs.

Need for Action

    Section 3(b) of Executive Order 13279 provides the Secretary with 
authority to ``collect data regarding the participation of FBOs and COs 
in social service programs that receive Federal financial assistance.'' 
The consequence of non-collection would be an inability to determine 
the number of FBO and CO participants and a failure to comply with 
Executive Orders 13279 and 13280.

Benefits

    This proposed rule would help the Department to implement Executive 
Orders 13279 and 13280. Collecting information on FBOs and COs would 
enable FNS to determine the level of participation in FNS programs by 
those organizations and help ensure that its programs are open to all 
eligible organizations.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This proposed rule has been reviewed with regard to the 
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612). Eric 
M. Bost, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services has 
certified that this proposed rule will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The data collection 
which would be implemented would enable FNS to identify the faith-based 
and community organizations participating in FNS programs, determine 
the level of participation of FBOs and COs in its programs, ensure that 
FNS' nutrition assistance programs are open to all eligible 
organizations as mandated by Executive Orders 13279 and 13280, and 
evaluate the effectiveness of the Department's outreach efforts. While 
the effect of this rule would require organizations seeking to 
participate or participating in affected FNS programs to provide the 
requested information at the time of application and at other times, 
these reporting changes will not have a significant economic impact on 
those small entities.

Public Law 104-4

    Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Public 
Law 104-4, establishes a requirement for Federal agencies to assess the 
effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and tribal 
governments and the private sector. Under section 202 of the UMRA, FNS 
generally prepares a written statement, including a cost-benefit 
analysis. This is done for proposed and final rules that have ``Federal 
mandates'' which may result in expenditures of $100 million or more in 
any one year by State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, 
or by the private sector. When this statement is needed for a rule, 
section 205 of the UMRA generally requires FNS to identify and consider 
a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives. It must then adopt the 
least costly, most cost-effective or least burdensome alternative that 
achieves the objectives of the rule.
    This proposed rule contains no Federal mandates of $100 million or 
more in any one year (under regulatory provisions of Title II of the 
UMRA) for State, local, and tribal governments or the private sector. 
Thus, this rule is not subject to the requirements of sections 202 and 
205 of the UMRA.

Executive Order 12372

    National School Lunch Program; School Breakfast Program; Summer 
Food Service Program; Child and Adult Care Food Program; Special 
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children; and the 
Commodity Supplemental Food Program are listed in the Catalog of 
Federal Domestic Assistance under Nos. 10.555, 10.553, 10.559, 10.558, 
10.557, and 10.565, respectively. The Emergency Food Assistance Program 
is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under Nos. 
10.568 and 10.569. These programs are subject to the provisions of 
Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation 
with State and local officials (7 CFR part 3015, subpart V, and final 
rule related notice at 48 FR 29115, June 24, 1983).

Executive Order 13132

    Executive Order 13132 requires Federal agencies to consider the 
impact of their regulatory actions on State and local governments. 
Where such actions have federalism implications, agencies are directed 
to provide a statement for inclusion in the preamble to the regulations 
describing the agency's considerations in terms of the three categories 
called for under section (6)(b)(2)(B) of Executive Order 13132. FNS has 
considered the impact of this rule on State and local governments and 
has determined that this rule does not have federalism implications. 
This rule does not impose substantial compliance costs on State and 
local governments. Therefore, under Section 6(b) of the Executive 
Order, a federalism summary impact statement is not required.

Executive Order 12988

    This proposed rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, 
Civil Justice Reform. This rule is not intended to have preemptive 
effect with respect to any State or local laws, regulations or policies 
which conflict with its provisions or which would otherwise impede its 
full implementation. This rule is not intended to have retroactive 
effect unless so specified in the Effective Date paragraph of the final 
rule. Prior to any judicial challenge to the provisions of this rule or 
the application of its provisions, all applicable administrative 
procedures must be exhausted.

Civil Rights Impact Analysis

    FNS has reviewed this rule in accordance with the Department 
Regulation 4300-4, ``Civil Rights Impact

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Analysis,'' to identify and address any major civil rights impacts the 
rule might have on minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. 
After a careful review of the rule's intent and provisions, FNS has 
determined that this proposed rule would not in any way limit or reduce 
participants' ability to participate in FNS' nutrition assistance 
programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or 
disability. FNS found no factors that would negatively and 
disproportionately affect any group of individuals.

Government Paperwork Elimination Act

    FNS is committed to compliance with the Government Paperwork 
Elimination Act (GPEA), which requires Government agencies to provide 
the public the option of submitting information or transacting business 
electronically to the maximum extent possible.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507) requires the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve all information 
collections by a Federal agency from the public before the collections 
can be implemented. Respondents are not required to respond to any 
collection of information unless it displays a current, valid OMB 
control number. This proposed rule contains information collections 
that are subject to review and approval by OMB; therefore, 60-day 
notices soliciting public comment on changes in the information 
collection burden that would result from adoption of the proposal is 
contained in this rule.
    Comments must be received by May 2, 2006.
    Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for FNS, Washington, DC 20503. Please also 
send a copy of your comments to, Keith Churchill, Section Chief, Child 
and Adult Care and Summer Food Service Programs, Policy and Program 
Development Branch, Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 
634, Alexandria, VA 22302-1594. For further information, or for copies 
of the information collection, please contact Keith Churchill at the 
above address.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology 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 on those who 
are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.
    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.

             Titles of Data Collection Affected by This Rule
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Expiration
                Programs                      OMB No.          date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
National School Lunch Program...........       0584-0006         7/31/07
School Breakfast Program................       0584-0012         8/31/07
Summer Food Service Program.............       0584-0280        10/31/07
Child and Adult Care Food Program.......       0584-0055         6/30/07
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program         0584-0043         3/31/07
 for Women, Infants and Children........
Food Distribution Forms (Commodity             0584-0293         2/29/08
 Supplemental Food Program and The
 Emergency Food Assistance Program).....
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collections.
    Abstract: This proposed rule is part of the Department's effort to 
fulfill its responsibilities under Executive Orders 13279 and 13280. In 
order to implement these Executive Orders, it is essential to collect 
information that allows FNS to identify the faith-based and community 
organizations participating in FNS programs, determine the level of 
participation of FBOs and COs in its programs, ensure that FNS' 
programs are open to all eligible organizations and evaluate the 
effectiveness of its technical assistance and outreach efforts. The 
consequence of non-collection would be an inability to determine the 
success of efforts to comply with the Executive Orders.
    Respondents: State agencies collect data from organizations and 
institutions that submit an application for the purpose of contracting, 
or entering into an agreement, to participate in the National School 
Lunch Program; School Breakfast Program; Summer Food Service Program; 
Child and Adult Care Food Program; Special Supplemental Nutrition 
Program for Women, Infants and Children; Commodity Supplemental Food 
Program; or with the State agency or another recipient agency to 
participate in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). State 
agencies document, compile, and report the data to FNS.
    Estimated Annual Reporting Burden:

                                                              National School Lunch Program
                                                                [OMB 0584-0006]
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                                                                                          Annual  number                      Average
                                                              Section                           of            Annual        burden per     Annual burden
                                                                                            respondents      frequency       response          hours
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Each State agency (SA) collects data related to currently participating school food authorities and applicant school food authorities for Federal fiscal
 years 2006 through 2009, and reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the
 ``Requirements'' section.
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Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 210.23(d)(1)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 210.23(d)(1)...........................              57             364             .25           5,187
Total Reporting Burden:

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    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  5,187........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +5,187.......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAs document the process used to determine the data and report process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 210.23(d)(2)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 210.23(d)(2)...........................              57               1               1              57
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  57...........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +57..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 210.23(d)(3)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 210.23(d)(3)...........................              57               1              .5            28.5
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  28.5.........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +28.5........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 210: 10,448,411.
Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 5,272.5.
Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 210: 10,453,683.


                                                                 School Breakfast Program
                                                                [OMB 0584-0012]
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                                                                                          Annual  number                      Average
                                                              Section                           of            Annual        burden per     Annual burden
                                                                                            respondents      frequency       response          hours
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Each SA collects data related to currently participating school food authorities and applicant school food authorities for Federal fiscal years 2006
 through 2009, and reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ``Requirements''
 section.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 220.13(l)(1)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 220.13(l)(1)...........................              57             290             .25         4,132.5
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  4,132.5......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +4,132.5.....................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 220.13(l)(2)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 220.13(l)(2)...........................              57               1               1              57
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  57...........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +57..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 220.13(l)(3)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 220.13(l)(3)...........................              57               1              .5            28.5
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  28.5.........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +28.5........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 220: 4,564,772.
Total Proposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 4,218.
Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 220: 4,568,990.


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                                                               Summer Food Service Program
                                                                [OMB 0584-0280]
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                                                                                           Annual number
                                                              Section                           of            Annual      Average burden   Annual burden
                                                                                            respondents      frequency     per  response       hours
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Each SA collects data related to currently participating sponsors and applicant sponsors for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and reports on
 those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ``Requirements'' section.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 225.18(i)(1)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 225.18(i)(1)...........................              52              70             .25             910
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  910..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +910.........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 225.18(i)(2)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 225.18(i)(2)...........................              52               1               1              52
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  52...........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +52..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data for the prior Federal fiscal year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 225.18(i)(3)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 225.18(i)(3)...........................              52               1             .25              13
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  13...........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +13..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 225: 249,769.
 Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 975.
 Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 225: 250,744.


                                                            Child and Adult Care Food Program
                                                                [OMB 0584-0055]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                           Annual number
                                                              Section                           of            Annual      Average burden   Annual burden
                                                                                            respondents      frequency     per  response       hours
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Each SA collects data related to currently participating organizations and applicant organizations for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and
 reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ``Requirements'' section.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 226.25(g)(1)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 226.25(g)(1)...........................              53             388              .5          10,282
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  10,282.......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +10,282......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 226.25(g)(2)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 226.25(g)(2)...........................              53               1               1              53
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  53...........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +53..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 226.25(g)(3)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 226.25(g)(3)...........................              53               1             .25           13.25
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  13.25........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............

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    Change...............................  +13.25.......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 226: 5,782,030.
 Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 10,348.25.
 Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 226: 5,792,378.


                                         Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
                                                                [OMB 0584-0043]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                           Annual number
                                                              Section                           of            Annual      Average burden   Annual burden
                                                                                            respondents      frequency     per  response       hours
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Each SA collects data related to currently participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and
 reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ``Requirements'' section.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 246.26(h)(1)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 246.26(h)(1)...........................              53              35             .25           463.8
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  463.8........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +463.8.......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 246.26(h)(2)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 246.26(h)(2)...........................              53               1               1              53
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  53...........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +53..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 246.26(h)(3)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 246.26(h)(3)...........................              53               1             .25           13.25
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  13.25........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +13.25.......................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 246: 2,953,524.
Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 530.05.
Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 246: 2,954,054.


                                              Food Distribution Forms--Commodity Supplemental Food Program
                                                                [OMB 0584-0293]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                          Annual  number                      Average
                                                              Section                           of            Annual        burden per     Annual burden
                                                                                            respondents      frequency       response          hours
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Each SA collect data related to currently participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and
 reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ``Requirements'' section.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 247.29(d)(1)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 247.29(d)(1)...........................              35               4             .25              35
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  35...........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +35..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 247.29(d)(2)...........................               0               0               0               0

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Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 247.29(d)(2)...........................              35               1               1              35
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  35...........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +35..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
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On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year.
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Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 247.29(d)(3)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 247.29(d)(3)...........................              35               1             .25            8.75
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  8.75.........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +8.75........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
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 Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 247: 298,267.
 Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 78.75.
 Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 247: 298,346.


                                             Food Distribution Forms--The Emergency Food Assistance Program
                                                                [OMB 0584-0293]
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                                                                                           Annual number                      Average
                                                              Section                           of            Annual        burden per     Annual burden
                                                                                            respondents      frequency       response          hours
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Each SA collects data related to currently participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and
 reports on those data elements that will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above in the ``Requirements'' section.
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Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 251.10(i)(1)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 251.10(i)(1)...........................              56              29             .25             406
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  406..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +406.........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
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SAs document the process used to determine the data and report that process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010.
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Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 251.10(i)(2)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 251.10(i)(2)...........................              56               1               1              56
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  56...........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +56..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
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On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, SAs report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled for the prior Federal fiscal year.
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Total Existing State Agency..............  7 CFR 251.10(i)(3)...........................               0               0               0               0
Total Proposed State Agency..............  7 CFR 251.10(i)(3)...........................              56               1             .25              14
Total Reporting Burden:
    Total Existing.......................  0............................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Total Proposed.......................  14...........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    Change...............................  +14..........................................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
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Current Total Existing Burden for 7 CFR part 251: 674,693
Total Purposed Burden Attributed to Rule: 476
Total Proposed Burden for 7 CFR part 251: 675,169

    Commenters should note that the average burden per response for the 
requirement that ``each SA collects data related to currently 
participating local agencies and applicant local agencies for Federal 
fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and reports on those data elements that 
will be selected from the list of proposed data elements included above 
in the `Requirements' section'' is .25 hour. This average burden per 
response was based on the collection of the four data elements (a)-(d) 
found in the ``Requirements'' section of this preamble. Should a 
different combination of data elements be selected, the average burden 
hours per response may change. For example,

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should the four data elements (e)-(h) be selected, the average burden 
hour per response for this response could be expected to increase to 2 
hours.

List of Subjects

7 CFR Part 210

    Children, Food assistance programs, Grant programs-social programs, 
Nutrition, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, National School 
Lunch Program.

7 CFR Part 220

    Children, Food assistance programs, Grant programs--social 
programs, Nutrition, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, School 
Breakfast Program.

7 CFR Part 225

    Food and Nutrition Service, Food assistance programs, Grant 
programs--health, Infants and children, Labeling, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

7 CFR Part 226

    Accounting, Aged, Day care, Food and Nutrition Service, Food 
assistance programs, Grant programs, Grant programs--health, Indians, 
Individuals with disabilities, Infants and children, Intergovernmental 
relations, Loan programs, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Surplus agricultural commodities.

7 CFR Part 246

    Food assistance programs, Food donations, Grant programs-social 
programs, American Indians, Infants and children, Maternal and child 
health, Nutrition, Nutrition education, Public assistance programs, 
WIC, Women.

7 CFR Part 247

    Agricultural commodities, Food assistance programs, Infants and 
children, Maternal and child health, Public assistance programs, 
nutrition, women, aged.

7 CFR Part 251

    Aged, Agricultural commodities, Business and industry, Food 
assistance programs, Food donations, Grant programs-social programs, 
American Indians, Infants and children, Commodity loan programs, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, School breakfast and lunch 
programs, Surplus agricultural commodities.

    Accordingly, 7 CFR Parts 210, 220, 225, 226, 246, 247 and 251 are 
amended as follows:

PART 210--NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

    1. The authority citation for part 210 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1751-1760, 1779.

    2. In Sec.  210.23, a new paragraph (d) is added to read as 
follows:


Sec.  210.23  Other responsibilities.

* * * * *
    (d) Data collection related to school food authorities.
    (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently 
participating school food authorities and applicant school food 
authorities for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Such data may 
include but are not limited to:
    (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application 
to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-
based and community-based organizations;
    (ii) The total number of applications that were approved with 
subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based 
organizations;
    (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign 
a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of 
faith-based and community-based organizations;
    (iv) The total number of organizations and institutions that 
actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of 
faith-based and community-based organizations.
    (2) State agencies must document the process used to determine the 
data specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this section and report that 
process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 
2010.
    (3) On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, State 
agencies must report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled as 
specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this section for the prior Federal 
fiscal year.

PART 220--SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM

    1. The authority citation for part 220 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1773, 1779, unless otherwise noted.

    2. In Sec.  220.13, a new paragraph (l) is added to read as 
follows:


Sec.  220.13  Special responsibilities of State agencies.

* * * * *
    (l) Data collection related to school food authorities.
    (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently 
participating school food authorities and applicant school food 
authorities for Federal fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Such data may 
include but are not limited to:
    (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application 
to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-
based and community-based organizations;
    (ii) The total number of applications that were approved with 
subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based 
organizations;
    (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign 
a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of 
faith-based and community-based organizations;
    (iv) The total number of organizations and institutions that 
actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of 
faith-based and community-based organizations.
    (2) State agencies must document the process used to determine the 
data specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this section and report that 
process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 
2010.
    (3) On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, State 
agencies must report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled as 
specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this section for the prior Federal 
fiscal year.

PART 225--SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

    1. The authority citation for part 225 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 9, 13 and 14, National School Lunch Act, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. 1758, 1761 and 1762a).

    2. In Sec.  225.18, a new paragraph (i) is added to read as 
follows:


Sec.  225.18  Miscellaneous administrative provisions.

* * * * *
    (i) Data collection related to sponsors.
    (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently 
participating sponsors and applicant sponsors for Federal fiscal years 
2006 through 2009. Such data may include but are not limited to:
    (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application 
to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-
based and community-based organizations;
    (ii) The total number of applications that were approved with 
subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based 
organizations;
    (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign 
a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of 
faith-based and community-based organizations;

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    (iv) The total number of organizations and institutions that 
actually participate in the program with subtotals for the number of 
faith-based and community-based organizations.
    (2) State agencies must document the process used to determine the 
data specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this section and report that 
process to FNS, on or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 
2010.
    (3) On or before March 1 of each year from 2007 through 2010, State 
agencies must report to FNS, as designated by FNS, data compiled as 
specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this section for the prior Federal 
fiscal year.

PART 226--CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM

    1. The authority citation for part 226 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 9, 11, 14, 16, and 17, Richard B. Russell 
National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1758, 1759a, 1762a, 
1765 and 1766).

    2. In Sec.  226.25, a new paragraph (g) is added to read as 
follows:


Sec.  226.25  Other provisions.

* * * * *
    (g) Data collection related to organizations.
    (1) Each State agency must collect data related to currently 
participating organizations and applicant organizations for Federal 
fiscal years 2006 through 2009. Such data may include but are not 
limited to:
    (i) The total number of organizations that submitted an application 
to participate in the program with subtotals for the number of faith-
based and community-based organizations;
    (ii) The total number of applications that were approved with 
subtotals for the number of faith-based and community-based 
organizations;
    (iii) The total number of organizations and institutions that sign 
a contract, or enter into an agreement with subtotals for the number of 
faith-based and communi
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