Emergency Food Assistance Program; Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2012, 471-472 [2011-33673]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 3 / Thursday, January 5, 2012 / Notices Respondents: State departments of agriculture. Estimated Number of Respondents: 56. Estimated Number of Responses: 112. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 336 hours. (d) Final Performance Report. The Final Performance Report is written information required by AMS within 90 days after the ending date of the Grant Agreement. This information is utilized as final documentation of completion of the project activities, goals and outcomes. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 6 hours per response. Respondents: State departments of agriculture. Estimated Number of Respondents: 56. Estimated Number of Responses: 56. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 336 hours. (e) Request for Grant Amendment. A State department of agriculture participating in the SCBGP–FB would have to submit a Request for Grant Amendment to AMS if there is a change in key personnel, scope or objectives of the grant, budget changes that exceed more than 20% of a project’s total budget, and/or or an extension of the grant period not to exceed three calendar years. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response. Respondents: State departments of agriculture. Estimated Number of Respondents: 56. Estimated Number of Responses: 56. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 112 hours. (f) SF–425 ‘‘Federal Financial Report (approved under OMB collection number 0348–0061) is to be completed 90 days after the expiration date of the grant period to comply with various legal and regulatory requirements as described within the form. (g) Audit Report. A State is required to conduct an audit of SCBGP–FB expenditures and an audit report is required to be submitted to AMS no later than 30 days after completion of the audit. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:51 Jan 04, 2012 Jkt 226001 is estimated to average 3 hours per response. Respondents: State departments of agriculture. Estimated Number of Respondents: 56. Estimated Number of Responses: 56. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 168 hours. Finally, State departments of agriculture are required to retain records pertaining to the SCBGP–FB for 3 years after completion of the grant period or until final resolution of any audit findings or litigation claims relating to the SCBGP–FB. This is a part of normal business practice. This program would not be maintained by any other agency, therefore, the requested information will not be available from any other existing records. AMS is committed to compliance with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA) (44 U.S.C. 3540 note), which requires Government agencies in general to provide the public the option of submitting information or transacting business electronically to the maximum extent possible. The SF– 424, SF–424A, and SF–424B forms and State Plan (Narrative) can be completed electronically and are required to be submitted electronically through www. grants.gov. The SF–425 and SF–270 forms can be filled out electronically and submitted electronically. The Annual Performance Report, Final Performance Report, Audit Report, and Request for Grant Amendment can be submitted electronically. The Grant Agreement requires an original signature and can be submitted by mail. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this document will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 471 comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: December 22, 2011. David R. Shipman, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 2011–33793 Filed 1–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Emergency Food Assistance Program; Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2012 Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the surplus and purchased foods that the Department expects to make available for donation to States for use in providing nutrition assistance to the needy under The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012. The foods made available under this notice must, at the discretion of the State, be distributed to eligible recipient agencies for use in preparing meals and/or for distribution to households for home consumption. DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley Bress, 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: In accordance with the provisions set forth in the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (EFAA), 7 U.S.C. 7501, et seq., and the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2036, the Department makes foods available to States for use in providing nutrition assistance to those in need through TEFAP. In accordance with section 214 of the EFAA, 7 U.S.C. 7515, 60 percent of each State’s share of TEFAP foods is based on the number of people with incomes below the poverty level within the State and 40 percent on the number of unemployed persons within the State. State officials are responsible for establishing the network through which the foods will be used by eligible recipient agencies (ERA) in providing nutrition assistance to those in need, and for allocating foods among those ERAs. States have full discretion in determining the amount of foods that will be made available to ERAs for use in preparing meals and/or for distribution to households for home consumption. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05JAN1.SGM 05JAN1 472 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 3 / Thursday, January 5, 2012 / Notices The types of foods the Department expects to make available to States for distribution through TEFAP in FY 2012 are described below. emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Surplus Foods Surplus foods donated for distribution under TEFAP are Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) foods purchased under the authority of section 416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, 7 U.S.C. 1431 (section 416) and foods purchased under the surplus removal authority of section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, 7 U.S.C. 612c (section 32). The types of foods typically purchased under section 416 include dairy, grains, oils, and peanut products. The types of foods purchased under section 32 include meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, dry beans, juices, and fruits. Approximately $37.5 million in surplus foods acquired in FY 2011 are being delivered to States in FY 2012. These foods include carrots, chicken (leg quarters, thighs/drumsticks), corn, fig pieces, oranges, peaches, pears, pistachios, dried plums, potatoes, and tomato sauce. Other surplus foods may be made available to TEFAP throughout the year. The Department would like to point out that food acquisitions are based on changing agricultural market conditions; therefore, the availability of foods is subject to change. Purchased Foods In accordance with section 27 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2036, the Secretary is directed to purchase about $260.25 million worth of foods in FY 2012 for distribution through TEFAP. These foods are made available to States in addition to those surplus foods which otherwise might be provided to States for distribution under TEFAP. For FY 2012, the Department anticipates purchasing the following foods for distribution through TEFAP: Dehydrated potatoes, dried plums, raisins, frozen ground beef, frozen whole chicken, frozen ham, frozen turkey roast, blackeye beans, garbanzo beans, great northern beans, light red kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, pinto beans, egg mix, shell eggs, lowfat bakery mix, egg noodles, white and yellow corn grits, spaghetti, macaroni, oats, peanut butter, roasted peanuts, rice, whole grain rotini, vegetable oil, ultra high temperature fluid 1 percent milk, bran flakes, corn flakes, oat cereal, rice cereal, corn cereal, and corn and rice cereal; the following canned items: Green beans, blackeye beans, kidney beans, refried beans, vegetarian beans, carrots, cream corn, whole kernel corn, peas, sliced potatoes, pumpkin, VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:51 Jan 04, 2012 Jkt 226001 spaghetti sauce, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, mixed vegetables, tomato soup, vegetable soup, apricots, applesauce, mixed fruit, peaches, pears, beef, beef stew, chicken, pork, and salmon; and the following bottled juices: Apple, cherry apple, cran-apple, grape, grapefruit, orange, and tomato. The amounts of each item purchased will depend on the prices the Department must pay, as well as the quantity of each item requested by the States. Changes in agricultural market conditions may result in the availability of additional types of foods or the nonavailability of one or more types listed above. name, resume, and completed form AD– 755 (Advisory Committee Membership Background Information). The form AD– 755 may be obtained from Forest Service contact person or from the following Web site: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/ FSE_DOCUMENTS/ stelprdb5203568.pdf . The package must be sent to the address below. Dated: December 30, 2011. Pearlie S. Reed, Assistant Secretary of Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–33823 Filed 1–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P Dated: December 27, 2011. Audrey Rowe, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS [FR Doc. 2011–33673 Filed 1–4–12; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 3410–30–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Sunshine Act Notice United States Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of meeting. Forest Service National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule; Correction Friday, January 13, 2012; 9:30 a.m. EST. PLACE: 624 Ninth Street NW., Room 540, Washington, DC 20425. Meeting Agenda DATE AND TIME: The Forest Service published a notice in the Federal Register on December 29, 2011, concerning the intent to establish an advisory committee and call for nominations. The document contained incorrect dates. The published document contained a due date for nominations of February 13, 2012. The correction is February 21, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tony Tooke, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Forest System, Ecosystem Management Coordination; telephone: (202) 205– 0830, fax: (202) 205–1758, or email: ttooke@fs.fed.us. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1 (800) 877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Correction In the Federal Register of December 29, 2011, in FR doc. 2011–33535, on page 81911, in the first column, correct the ‘‘Dates’’ caption to read: Written nominations must be received by February 21, 2012. Nominations must contain a completed application packet that includes the nominee’s This meeting is open to the public. I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of the December 19, 2011 Meeting Minutes III. Program Planning Update and discussion of projects: • Update on 2012 Statutory Enforcement Report planning • Update on 2012 Trafficking Briefing planning • Scheduling of 2012 Immigration Briefing • Review of Concept Papers/Approval IV. Management and Operations • Staff Director’s report • Chief of Regional Programs’ Report V. State Advisory Committee Issues: • Re-Chartering the Hawaii SAC VI. Adjourn FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lenore Ostrowsky, Acting Chief, Public Affairs Unit, (202) 376–8591. Hearing-impaired persons who will attend the meeting and require the services of a sign language interpreter should contact Pamela Dunston at (202) 376–8105 or at signlanguage@usccr.gov at least seven business days before the scheduled date of the meeting. Dated: January 3, 2012. David B. Snyder, Attorney-Advisor, Alternate Certifying Officer. USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice; correction. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 3 (Thursday, January 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 471-472]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-33673]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Emergency Food Assistance Program; Availability of Foods for 
Fiscal Year 2012

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the surplus and purchased foods that the 
Department expects to make available for donation to States for use in 
providing nutrition assistance to the needy under The Emergency Food 
Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012. The foods made 
available under this notice must, at the discretion of the State, be 
distributed to eligible recipient agencies for use in preparing meals 
and/or for distribution to households for home consumption.

DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley Bress, 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: In accordance with the provisions set forth 
in the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (EFAA), 7 U.S.C. 7501, et 
seq., and the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2036, the 
Department makes foods available to States for use in providing 
nutrition assistance to those in need through TEFAP. In accordance with 
section 214 of the EFAA, 7 U.S.C. 7515, 60 percent of each State's 
share of TEFAP foods is based on the number of people with incomes 
below the poverty level within the State and 40 percent on the number 
of unemployed persons within the State. State officials are responsible 
for establishing the network through which the foods will be used by 
eligible recipient agencies (ERA) in providing nutrition assistance to 
those in need, and for allocating foods among those ERAs. States have 
full discretion in determining the amount of foods that will be made 
available to ERAs for use in preparing meals and/or for distribution to 
households for home consumption.

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    The types of foods the Department expects to make available to 
States for distribution through TEFAP in FY 2012 are described below.

Surplus Foods

    Surplus foods donated for distribution under TEFAP are Commodity 
Credit Corporation (CCC) foods purchased under the authority of section 
416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, 7 U.S.C. 1431 (section 416) and 
foods purchased under the surplus removal authority of section 32 of 
the Act of August 24, 1935, 7 U.S.C. 612c (section 32). The types of 
foods typically purchased under section 416 include dairy, grains, 
oils, and peanut products. The types of foods purchased under section 
32 include meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, dry beans, juices, and 
fruits.
    Approximately $37.5 million in surplus foods acquired in FY 2011 
are being delivered to States in FY 2012. These foods include carrots, 
chicken (leg quarters, thighs/drumsticks), corn, fig pieces, oranges, 
peaches, pears, pistachios, dried plums, potatoes, and tomato sauce. 
Other surplus foods may be made available to TEFAP throughout the year. 
The Department would like to point out that food acquisitions are based 
on changing agricultural market conditions; therefore, the availability 
of foods is subject to change.

Purchased Foods

    In accordance with section 27 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 
2008, 7 U.S.C. 2036, the Secretary is directed to purchase about 
$260.25 million worth of foods in FY 2012 for distribution through 
TEFAP. These foods are made available to States in addition to those 
surplus foods which otherwise might be provided to States for 
distribution under TEFAP.
    For FY 2012, the Department anticipates purchasing the following 
foods for distribution through TEFAP: Dehydrated potatoes, dried plums, 
raisins, frozen ground beef, frozen whole chicken, frozen ham, frozen 
turkey roast, blackeye beans, garbanzo beans, great northern beans, 
light red kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, pinto beans, egg mix, 
shell eggs, lowfat bakery mix, egg noodles, white and yellow corn 
grits, spaghetti, macaroni, oats, peanut butter, roasted peanuts, rice, 
whole grain rotini, vegetable oil, ultra high temperature fluid 1 
percent milk, bran flakes, corn flakes, oat cereal, rice cereal, corn 
cereal, and corn and rice cereal; the following canned items: Green 
beans, blackeye beans, kidney beans, refried beans, vegetarian beans, 
carrots, cream corn, whole kernel corn, peas, sliced potatoes, pumpkin, 
spaghetti sauce, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, diced tomatoes, 
tomato sauce, mixed vegetables, tomato soup, vegetable soup, apricots, 
applesauce, mixed fruit, peaches, pears, beef, beef stew, chicken, 
pork, and salmon; and the following bottled juices: Apple, cherry 
apple, cran-apple, grape, grapefruit, orange, and tomato. The amounts 
of each item purchased will depend on the prices the Department must 
pay, as well as the quantity of each item requested by the States. 
Changes in agricultural market conditions may result in the 
availability of additional types of foods or the non-availability of 
one or more types listed above.

     Dated: December 27, 2011.
Audrey Rowe,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
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