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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules 
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings 
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, 
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
appearing in this section.

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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 195 / Friday, October 9, 2009 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 6, 2009.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: Models of SNAP-Ed and Evaluation.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition of the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture promotes optimal health and well-being of 
low-income individuals through improved nutrition and well-designed 
nutrition education efforts within the Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program (SNAP). Under Section 17 of the Food and Nutrition 
Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2026) the Secretary may undertake research that 
will help improve the administration and effectiveness of the SNAP. The 
nutrition assistance programs are a critical component to attaining 
FNS' goals. FNS defines SNAP-Ed activities as those designed to 
increase the likelihood of healthy food choices by SNAP recipients and 
those eligible for SNAP, but who are currently not participating in the 
program. The Models of SNAP-Ed and Evaluation Study will conduct 
rigorous independent evaluation of four SNAP-Ed demonstration projects.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Models of SNAP-Ed and 
Evaluation Study will provide FNS with sound, independent estimates of 
the effectiveness of four SNAP-Ed approaches, and will provide SNAP-Ed 
educators with examples of evaluation designs that are both feasible 
and scientifically robust.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; State, Local 
or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2,796.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (one time).
    Total Burden Hours: 1,548.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-24438 Filed 10-8-09; 8:45 am]
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