Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Child Nutrition Database, 17626-17627 [2017-07412]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES 17626 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 12, 2017 / Notices product: A protozoan, a nonhuman animal, a parasitic plant, a bacterium, a fungus, a virus or viroid, an infectious agent or other pathogen, or any article similar to or allied with any of the foregoing. APHIS has prepared a plant pest risk similarity assessment (PPRSA) to compare MS11 canola to the antecedent. As described in the PPRSA, the proteins expressed in MS11 canola are similar to those expressed in MS8 canola, and APHIS has concluded that the proteins expressed in MS8 canola are unlikely to pose a plant health risk. Therefore, based on the similarity between MS8 canola and MS11 canola as described in the PPRSA, APHIS has concluded that MS11 canola is no more likely to pose a plant pest risk than MS8 canola. APHIS has also prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA) in which it presents two alternatives based on its analysis of data submitted by Bayer, a review of other scientific data, and field tests conducted under APHIS oversight. APHIS is considering the following alternatives: (1) Take no action, i.e., APHIS would not change the regulatory status of MS11 canola and it would continue to be a regulated article, or (2) make a determination of nonregulated status for MS11 canola. Based on the similarity of MS11 canola to MS8 canola, APHIS has also prepared a preliminary finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for MS11 canola. The draft EA and the FONSI were prepared in accordance with: (1) The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); (2) regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500–1508); (3) USDA regulations implementing NEPA (7 CFR part 1b); and (4) APHIS’ NEPA Implementing Procedures (7 CFR part 372). APHIS has analyzed information submitted by Bayer, references provided in the extension request, peer-reviewed publications, and supporting documentation prepared for the antecedent organism. Based on APHIS’ analysis of this information and the similarity of MS11 canola to the antecedent organism MS8 canola, APHIS has determined that MS11 canola is unlikely to pose a plant pest risk. We have therefore reached a preliminary decision to approve the request to extend the determination of nonregulated status of MS8 canola to MS11 canola, whereby MS11 canola would no longer be subject to our regulations governing the introduction of certain genetically engineered organisms. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Apr 11, 2017 Jkt 241001 Paragraph (e) of § 340.6 provides that APHIS will publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing all preliminary decisions to extend determinations of nonregulated status for 30 days before the decisions become final and effective. In accordance with § 340.6(e) of the regulations, we are publishing this notice to inform the public of our preliminary decision to extend the determination of nonregulated status of MS8 canola to MS11 canola. APHIS will accept written comments on the draft EA and preliminary FONSI regarding a determination of nonregulated status of MS11 canola for a period of 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Federal Register. The draft EA and preliminary FONSI, as well as the extension request, PPRSA, and our preliminary determination for MS11 canola, are available for public review as indicated under ADDRESSES and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above. Copies of these documents may also be obtained by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. After the comment period closes, APHIS will review all written comments received during the comment period and any other relevant information. All comments will be available for public review. After reviewing and evaluating the comments, APHIS will furnish a response to the petitioner regarding our final regulatory determination. APHIS will also publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing the regulatory status of MS11 canola and the availability of APHIS’ written environmental decision and regulatory determination. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772 and 7781– 7786; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. Done in Washington, DC, this 6th day of April 2017. Michael C. Gregoire, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2017–07359 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Child Nutrition Database Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This is a revision of a currently approved collection. This collection is the voluntary submission of data including nutrient data from the food industry to update and expand the Child Nutrition Database in support of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by June 12, 2017 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to: Natalie Partridge, Nutritionist, Nutrition Education, Training and Technical Assistance Division, Child Nutrition Programs, Room 630, Food and Nutrition Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via email to the attention of Natalie Partridge at natalie.partridge@ fns.usda.gov with ‘‘CN Database Comments’’ in the subject line. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will be a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instruction should be directed to Natalie Partridge at (703) 457–6803. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 will 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. Title: Child Nutrition Database. Form Number: FNS–710. OMB Number: 0584–0494. Expiration Date: August 31, 2017. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1 mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 12, 2017 / Notices Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collection. Abstract: The development of the Child Nutrition (CN) Database is regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service. This database is designed to be incorporated in USDA-approved nutrient analysis software and provide an accurate source of nutrient data. The software allows schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) to analyze meals and measure the compliance of the menus to established nutrition goals and standards specified in 7 CFR 210.10 for the NSLP and 7 CFR 220.8 for the SBP. The information collection for the CN Database is conducted using an outside contractor. The CN Database is updated annually with brand name or manufactured foods commonly used in school food service. To update and expand the CN Database, collection of this information is accomplished by form FNS–710, CN Database Qualification Report. The Food and Nutrition Service’s contractor collects this data from the food industry through the paper form, an online Web Tool, or a spreadsheet (for bulk data submissions). The online Web tool is available at: https:// healthymeals.fns.usda.gov/online-webtool-submitting-nutrient-data-0. The paper form and online Web Tool were revised to add two nutrients, vitamin D and potassium, and to remove an obsolete ingredient list. The form was also edited to update terminology and instructions. The new spreadsheet version was developed to facilitate submission of bulk data. The burden should not be affected by these changes. The submission of data from the food industry will be strictly voluntary, and based on analytical, calculated, or nutrition facts label sources. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit (Manufacturers of food produced for schools.) Form: FNS–710. Estimated Number of Respondents: 32. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 35. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 1,120. Estimated Time per Response: 2.0 Hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,240 Hours. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Apr 11, 2017 Jkt 241001 Dated: March 30, 2017. Jessica Shahin, Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. 2017–07412 Filed 4–11–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Recordkeeping of D–SNAP Benefit Issuance and Commodity Distribution for Disaster Relief Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before June 12, 2017. ADDRESSES: Comments regarding recordkeeping for form FNS–292A may be sent to Erica Antonson, Chief, Policy Branch, Food Distribution Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 506, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Ms. Antonson at 703–305–2956 or via email to Erica.Antonson@fns.usda.gov. Comments regarding recordkeeping for form FNS–292B may be sent to Sasha Gersten-Paal, Chief, Certification Policy Branch, Program Development Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 506, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Ms. Gersten-Paal at 703–305–2507 or via email to Sasha.Gersten-Paal@ fns.usda.gov. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will be a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this information collection should be directed to Erica Antonson at 703–305–2956, to Sasha Gersten-Paal at 703–305–2507. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17627 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 that were 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. Title: Report of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefit Issuances and Report of Commodity Distribution for Disaster Relief. Form Number: FNS–292A and FNS– 292B. OMB Number: 0584–0037. Expiration Date: 8/31/2017. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: This information collection pertains only to the recordkeeping burden associated with forms FNS– 292A and FNS–292B. The reporting burden associated with these forms is approved under OMB No. 0584–0594 (Food Program Reporting System; expiration date: 09/30/2019). The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) utilizes forms FNS–292A and FNS–292B to collect information not otherwise available on the extent of FNS-funded disaster relief operations. Form FNS– 292A, Report of Commodity Distribution for Disaster Relief, is used by State distributing agencies to provide a summary report to FNS following termination of disaster commodity assistance and to request replacement of donated foods distributed during the disaster or situation of distress. Donated food distribution in disaster situations is authorized under Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c); Section 416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1431); Section 709 of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1965 (7 U.S.C. 1446a–1); Section 4(a) of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); and by Sections 412 and 413 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5179, 5180). Program implementing regulations are contained in Part 250 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). In accordance with 7 CFR 250.69(f), State distributing agencies shall provide a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 12, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17626-17627]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07412]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--Child Nutrition Database

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment 
on this proposed information collection. This is a revision of a 
currently approved collection. This collection is the voluntary 
submission of data including nutrient data from the food industry to 
update and expand the Child Nutrition Database in support of the 
Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by June 12, 
2017 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to: Natalie Partridge, Nutritionist, 
Nutrition Education, Training and Technical Assistance Division, Child 
Nutrition Programs, Room 630, Food and Nutrition Service, United States 
Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 
22302. Comments may also be submitted via email to the attention of 
Natalie Partridge at natalie.partridge@fns.usda.gov with ``CN Database 
Comments'' in the subject line. Comments will also be accepted through 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov and 
follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically. 
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will 
be a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instruction should 
be directed to Natalie Partridge at (703) 457-6803.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 will 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.
    Title: Child Nutrition Database.
    Form Number: FNS-710.
    OMB Number: 0584-0494.
    Expiration Date: August 31, 2017.

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    Type of Request: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The development of the Child Nutrition (CN) Database is 
regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food 
and Nutrition Service. This database is designed to be incorporated in 
USDA-approved nutrient analysis software and provide an accurate source 
of nutrient data. The software allows schools participating in the 
National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) 
to analyze meals and measure the compliance of the menus to established 
nutrition goals and standards specified in 7 CFR 210.10 for the NSLP 
and 7 CFR 220.8 for the SBP. The information collection for the CN 
Database is conducted using an outside contractor. The CN Database is 
updated annually with brand name or manufactured foods commonly used in 
school food service. To update and expand the CN Database, collection 
of this information is accomplished by form FNS-710, CN Database 
Qualification Report. The Food and Nutrition Service's contractor 
collects this data from the food industry through the paper form, an 
online Web Tool, or a spreadsheet (for bulk data submissions). The 
online Web tool is available at: https://healthymeals.fns.usda.gov/online-web-tool-submitting-nutrient-data-0. The paper form and online 
Web Tool were revised to add two nutrients, vitamin D and potassium, 
and to remove an obsolete ingredient list. The form was also edited to 
update terminology and instructions. The new spreadsheet version was 
developed to facilitate submission of bulk data. The burden should not 
be affected by these changes. The submission of data from the food 
industry will be strictly voluntary, and based on analytical, 
calculated, or nutrition facts label sources.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit (Manufacturers of 
food produced for schools.)
    Form: FNS-710.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 32.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 35.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 1,120.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2.0 Hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,240 Hours.

    Dated: March 30, 2017.
Jessica Shahin,
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-07412 Filed 4-11-17; 8:45 am]
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