Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 15504 [2016-06465]

Download as PDF 15504 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 56 / Wednesday, March 23, 2016 / Notices Dated: March 14, 2016. Audrey Rowe, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. 2016–06463 Filed 3–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–C DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES March 16, 2016. 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 are requested regarding (1) 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; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden 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 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments regarding this information collection received by April 22, 2016 will be considered. Written comments 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. 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: Study of Nutrition and Activity in Child Care Settings. OMB Control Number: 0584–NEW. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:26 Mar 22, 2016 Jkt 238001 Summary of Collection: Since good nutrition is a key to proper childhood development and nutrition and physical activity is an important part of childcare, Congress directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a Study on Nutrition and Wellness Quality in Childcare Settings in Section 223 of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111– 296). The objectives set out by Congress encompass four broad topics: (1) Nutritional quality of foods offered, (2) physical activity, (3) sedentary activity, and (4) barriers to and facilitators of nutritional quality, physical activity, and participation by childcare centers and family day care homes in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Need and Use of the Information: This study will collect a broad range of data from a nationally representative sample of sponsors, directors, food preparers and/or provider staff of childcare centers, family day care home and after-school programs that participate in CACFP and those that do not participate in the program, and from the children and parents of children receiving care from CACFP childcare centers, family day care homes, and after-school programs during 2015– 2016. This data will be used to document the quality of meals and snacks offered in childcare facilities, relative to the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) which are prepared by USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the types of activities that might promote or inhibit healthy weight and development. The data will also provide insights into how nutritional quality and physical activity in childcare might be improved. And lastly, the study will collect data on the costs of childcare meals and snacks in relationship to CACFP reimbursements, other funding, and meal quality. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households, Businesses or other for-profit institutions, Not-for profit institutions, and State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 13,050. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 17,438. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–06465 Filed 3–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee; Meeting Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act. Additional RAC information, including the meeting agenda and the meeting summary/minutes can be found at the following Web site: https:// fs.usda.gov/ctnf. DATES: The meeting will be held April 22, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All RAC meetings are subject to cancellation. For status of meeting prior to attendance, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Caribou-Targhee National Forest (NF) Supervisor’s Office, large conference room, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Written comments may be submitted as described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the CaribouTarghee NF Supervisor’s Office. Please call ahead to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Ballard, RAC Coordinator, by phone at 208–557–5765 or via email at lballard@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 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the meeting is: Review and vote on which proposed projects will be recommended for approval by the Designated Federal Officer. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include time for people SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-06465]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 16, 2016.
    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 
are requested regarding (1) 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; (2) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden 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 through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by April 
22, 2016 will be considered. Written comments 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. 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: Study of Nutrition and Activity in Child Care Settings.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: Since good nutrition is a key to proper 
childhood development and nutrition and physical activity is an 
important part of childcare, Congress directed the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a Study on Nutrition and Wellness Quality 
in Childcare Settings in Section 223 of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids 
Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296). The objectives set out by Congress 
encompass four broad topics: (1) Nutritional quality of foods offered, 
(2) physical activity, (3) sedentary activity, and (4) barriers to and 
facilitators of nutritional quality, physical activity, and 
participation by childcare centers and family day care homes in the 
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
    Need and Use of the Information: This study will collect a broad 
range of data from a nationally representative sample of sponsors, 
directors, food preparers and/or provider staff of childcare centers, 
family day care home and after-school programs that participate in 
CACFP and those that do not participate in the program, and from the 
children and parents of children receiving care from CACFP childcare 
centers, family day care homes, and after-school programs during 2015-
2016. This data will be used to document the quality of meals and 
snacks offered in childcare facilities, relative to the current Dietary 
Guidelines for Americans (DGA) which are prepared by USDA and the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services, and the types of activities 
that might promote or inhibit healthy weight and development. The data 
will also provide insights into how nutritional quality and physical 
activity in childcare might be improved. And lastly, the study will 
collect data on the costs of childcare meals and snacks in relationship 
to CACFP reimbursements, other funding, and meal quality.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households, Businesses 
or other for-profit institutions, Not-for profit institutions, and 
State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 13,050.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 17,438.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-06465 Filed 3-22-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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