Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods From July 1, 2008 Through June 30, 2009, 38391-38392 [E8-15333]

Download as PDF 38391 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 130 / Monday, July 7, 2008 / Notices Breakfast Lunch and supper Snack Day care homes Tier I Contiguous States .................................................................................... Alaska ...................................................................................................... Hawaii ...................................................................................................... Tier II 1.17 1.86 1.36 Administrative reimbursement rates for sponsoring organizations of day care homes per home/per month rates in U.S. dollars Contiguous States ........................................................................................... Alaska .............................................................................................................. Hawaii .............................................................................................................. Tier I 0.43 0.66 0.49 Initial 50 Tier II 2.18 3.53 2.55 Next 150 101 164 119 77 125 90 Tier I 1.31 2.13 1.54 0.65 1.05 0.76 Tier II 0.18 0.29 0.21 Each additional Next 800 60 98 71 53 86 62 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 1 These rates do not include the value of commodities (or cash-in-lieu of commodities) which institutions receive as additional assistance for each lunch or supper served to participants under the Program. A notice announcing the value of commodities and cash-in-lieu of commodities is published separately in the Federal Register. The changes in the national average payment rates for centers reflect a 4.272 percent increase during the 12-month period, May 2007 to May 2008, (from 205.2 in May 2007, as previously published in the Federal Register, to 213.967 in May 2008) in the food away from home series of the CPI for All Urban Consumers. The changes in the food service payment rates for day care homes reflect a 5.773 percent increase during the 12month period, May 2007 to May 2008, (from 200.3 in May 2007, as previously published in the Federal Register, to 211.863 in May 2008) in the food at home series of the CPI for All Urban Consumers. The changes in the administrative reimbursement rates for sponsoring organizations of day care homes reflect a 4.200 percent increase during the 12month period, May 2007 to May 2008, (from 207.9 in May 2007, as previously published in the Federal Register, to 216.632 in May 2008) in the series for all items of the CPI for All Urban Consumers. The total amount of payments available to each State agency for distribution to institutions participating in the program is based on the rates contained in this notice. This action is not a rule as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612) and thus is exempt from the provisions of that Act. This notice has been determined to be exempt under Executive Order 12866. This Program is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under No. 10.558 and is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. (See 7 CFR Part 3015, Subpart V, and final rule related notice published at 48 FR 29114, June 24, 1983.) This notice has been determined to be not significant and was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget in VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:39 Jul 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 conformance with Executive Order 12866. This notice imposes no new reporting or recordkeeping provisions that are subject to Office of Management and Budget review in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3518). Authority: Sections 4(b)(2), 11a, 17(c) and 17(f)(3)(B) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1753(b)(2), 1759a, 1766(f)(3)(B)) and section 4(b)(1)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1773(b)(1)(B)). Dated: July 1, 2008. Roberto Salazar, Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–15335 Filed 7–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods From July 1, 2008 Through June 30, 2009 Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the national average value of donated foods or, where applicable, cash in lieu of donated foods, to be provided in school year 2009 (July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009) for each lunch served by schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and for each lunch and supper served by institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). DATES: The rate in this notice is effective July 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillie F. Ragan, Assistant Branch Chief, Policy Branch, Food Distribution Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22302–1594 or telephone (703) 305– 2662. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These programs are listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under Nos. 10.555 and 10.558 and are subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. (See 7 CFR part 3015, subpart V, and final rule related notice published at 48 FR 29114, June 24, 1983.) This notice imposes no new reporting or recordkeeping provisions that are subject to Office of Management and Budget review in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507). This action is not a rule as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612) and thus is exempt from the provisions of that Act. This notice was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. National Average Minimum Value of Donated Foods for the Period July 1, 2008 Through June 30, 2009 This notice implements mandatory provisions of sections 6(c) and 17(h)(1)(B) of the National School Lunch Act (the Act) (42 U.S.C. 1755(c) and 1766(h)(1)(B)). Section 6(c)(1)(A) of the Act establishes the national average value of donated food assistance to be given to States for each lunch served in the NSLP at 11.00 cents per meal. Pursuant to section 6(c)(1)(B), this amount is subject to annual adjustments on July 1 of each year to reflect changes in a three-month average value of the Price Index for Foods Used in Schools and Institutions for March, April, and May each year (Price Index). Section 17(h)(1)(B) of the Act provides that the same value of donated foods (or cash in lieu of donated foods) for school lunches shall also be established for lunches and suppers served in the CACFP. Notice is hereby given that the national average minimum value of E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1 38392 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 130 / Monday, July 7, 2008 / Notices donated foods, or cash in lieu thereof, per lunch under the NSLP (7 CFR part 210) and per lunch and supper under the CACFP (7 CFR part 226) shall be 20.75 cents for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. The Price Index is computed using five major food components in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index (cereal and bakery products; meats, poultry and fish; dairy products; processed fruits and vegetables; and fats and oils). Each component is weighted using the relative weight as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The value of food assistance is adjusted each July 1 by the annual percentage change in a three-month average value of the Price Index for March, April and May each year. The three-month average of the Price Index increased by 10.8 percent from 164.34 for March, April and May of 2007, as previously published in the Federal Register, to 182.01 for the same three months in 2008. When computed on the basis of unrounded data and rounded to the nearest one-quarter cent, the resulting national average for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 will be 20.75 cents per meal. This is an increase of 2 cents from the school year 2008 (July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008) rate. Federal funds that a State can provide a school food authority for lunches served to children participating in the National School Lunch Program; and to the rate of reimbursement for a half-pint of milk served to non-needy children in a school or institution which participates in the Special Milk Program for Children. The payments and rates are prescribed on an annual basis each July. The annual payments and rates adjustments for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs reflect changes in the Food Away From Home series of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. The annual rate adjustment for the Special Milk Program reflects changes in the Producer Price Index for Fluid Milk Products. Authority: Sections 6(c)(1)(A) and (B), 6(e)(1), and 17(h)(1)(B) of the National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1755(c)(1)(A) and (B) and (e)(1), and 1766(h)(1)(B)). Special Milk Program for Children— Pursuant to section 3 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, (42 U.S.C. 1772), the Department announces the rate of reimbursement for a half-pint of milk served to non-needy children in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program for Children. This rate is adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Producer Price Index for Fluid Milk Products, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. For the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, the rate of reimbursement for a half-pint of milk served to a nonneedy child in a school or institution which participates in the Special Milk Program is 18.25 cents. This reflects an increase of 7.42 percent in the Producer Price Index for Fluid Milk Products from May 2007 to May 2008 (from a level of 185.9 in May 2007 as previously published in the Federal Register to 199.7 in May 2008). As a reminder, schools or institutions with pricing programs that elect to serve milk free to eligible children continue to receive the average cost of a half-pint of milk (the total cost of all milk purchased during the claim period divided by the total number of purchased half-pints) for each half-pint served to an eligible child. Dated: July 1, 2008. Roberto Salazar, Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–15333 Filed 7–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service National School Lunch, Special Milk, and School Breakfast Programs, National Average Payments/Maximum Reimbursement Rates Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This Notice announces the annual adjustments to the ‘‘national average payments,’’ the amount of money the Federal Government provides States for lunches, afterschool snacks and breakfasts served to children participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; to the ‘‘maximum reimbursement rates,’’ the maximum per lunch rate from VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:39 Jul 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 These rates are effective from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William Wagoner, Section Chief, School Programs Section, Policy and Program Development Branch, Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 640, Alexandria, VA 22302 or phone (703) 305–2590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Background PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs—Pursuant to sections 11 and 17A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, (42 U.S.C. 1759a and 1766a), and section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773), the Department annually announces the adjustments to the National Average Payment Factors and to the maximum Federal reimbursement rates for lunches and afterschool snacks served to children participating in the National School Lunch Program and breakfasts served to children participating in the School Breakfast Program. Adjustments are prescribed each July 1, based on changes in the Food Away From Home series of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. The changes in the national average payment rates for schools and residential child care institutions for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 reflect a 4.272 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers during the 12-month period May 2007 to May 2008 (from a level of 205.2 in May 2007 as previously published in the Federal Register to 213.967 in May 2008). Adjustments to the national average payment rates for all lunches served under the National School Lunch Program, breakfasts served under the School Breakfast Program, and afterschool snacks served under the National School Lunch Program are rounded down to the nearest whole cent. Lunch Payment Levels—Section 4 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1753) provides general cash for food assistance payments to States to assist schools in purchasing food. The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act provides two different section 4 payment levels for lunches served under the National School Lunch Program. The lower payment level applies to lunches served by school food authorities in which less than 60 percent of the lunches served in the school lunch program during the second preceding school year were served free or at a reduced price. The higher payment level applies to lunches served by school food authorities in which 60 percent or more of the lunches served during the second preceding school year were served free or at a reduced price. To supplement these section 4 payments, section 11 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1759(a)) provides special cash assistance payments to aid schools in providing free and reduced price lunches. The section 11 National E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 130 (Monday, July 7, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38391-38392]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-15333]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods From July 1, 
2008 Through June 30, 2009

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the national average value of donated 
foods or, where applicable, cash in lieu of donated foods, to be 
provided in school year 2009 (July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009) for 
each lunch served by schools participating in the National School Lunch 
Program (NSLP), and for each lunch and supper served by institutions 
participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

DATES: The rate in this notice is effective July 1, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillie F. Ragan, Assistant Branch 
Chief, Policy Branch, Food Distribution Division, Food and Nutrition 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, 
Alexandria, Virginia 22302-1594 or telephone (703) 305-2662.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These programs are listed in the Catalog of 
Federal Domestic Assistance under Nos. 10.555 and 10.558 and are 
subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires 
intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. (See 7 
CFR part 3015, subpart V, and final rule related notice published at 48 
FR 29114, June 24, 1983.)
    This notice imposes no new reporting or recordkeeping provisions 
that are subject to Office of Management and Budget review in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507). 
This action is not a rule as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act 
(5 U.S.C. 601-612) and thus is exempt from the provisions of that Act. 
This notice was reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under 
Executive Order 12866.

National Average Minimum Value of Donated Foods for the Period July 1, 
2008 Through June 30, 2009

    This notice implements mandatory provisions of sections 6(c) and 
17(h)(1)(B) of the National School Lunch Act (the Act) (42 U.S.C. 
1755(c) and 1766(h)(1)(B)). Section 6(c)(1)(A) of the Act establishes 
the national average value of donated food assistance to be given to 
States for each lunch served in the NSLP at 11.00 cents per meal. 
Pursuant to section 6(c)(1)(B), this amount is subject to annual 
adjustments on July 1 of each year to reflect changes in a three-month 
average value of the Price Index for Foods Used in Schools and 
Institutions for March, April, and May each year (Price Index). Section 
17(h)(1)(B) of the Act provides that the same value of donated foods 
(or cash in lieu of donated foods) for school lunches shall also be 
established for lunches and suppers served in the CACFP. Notice is 
hereby given that the national average minimum value of

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donated foods, or cash in lieu thereof, per lunch under the NSLP (7 CFR 
part 210) and per lunch and supper under the CACFP (7 CFR part 226) 
shall be 20.75 cents for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
    The Price Index is computed using five major food components in the 
Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index (cereal and bakery 
products; meats, poultry and fish; dairy products; processed fruits and 
vegetables; and fats and oils). Each component is weighted using the 
relative weight as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 
value of food assistance is adjusted each July 1 by the annual 
percentage change in a three-month average value of the Price Index for 
March, April and May each year. The three-month average of the Price 
Index increased by 10.8 percent from 164.34 for March, April and May of 
2007, as previously published in the Federal Register, to 182.01 for 
the same three months in 2008. When computed on the basis of unrounded 
data and rounded to the nearest one-quarter cent, the resulting 
national average for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 will 
be 20.75 cents per meal. This is an increase of 2 cents from the school 
year 2008 (July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008) rate.

    Authority: Sections 6(c)(1)(A) and (B), 6(e)(1), and 17(h)(1)(B) 
of the National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
1755(c)(1)(A) and (B) and (e)(1), and 1766(h)(1)(B)).

    Dated: July 1, 2008.
Roberto Salazar,
Administrator.
 [FR Doc. E8-15333 Filed 7-3-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P

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