Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Food Programs Reporting System, 36884-36885 [2019-16178]

Download as PDF 36884 Notices Federal Register Vol. 84, No. 146 Tuesday, July 30, 2019 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS–FGIS–19–0059] Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this constitutes notice of the upcoming meeting of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee). The Advisory Committee meets no less than once annually to advise the AMS on the programs and services delivered under the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Recommendations by the Advisory Committee help AMS better meet the needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace. The realignment of offices within the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized by the Secretary’s Memorandum dated November 14, 2017, eliminates the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) as a standalone agency. The grain inspection activities formerly part of GIPSA are now organized under AMS. DATES: August 15, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. & August 16, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee meeting will take place at the AMS National Grain Center, 10383 N. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64153. Requests to orally address the Advisory Committee during the meeting or written comments to be distributed during the meeting may be sent to: Kendra Kline, AMS–FGIS, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 3614, jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Jul 29, 2019 Jkt 247001 Washington, DC 20250–3601. Requests and comments may also be emailed to Kendra.C.Kline@usda.gov. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request—Food Programs Reporting System Kendra Kline by phone at (202) 690– 2410 or by email at Kendra.C.Kline@ usda.gov. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice to AMS with respect to the implementation of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71–87k). Information about the Advisory Committee is available on the AMS website at https://www.ams.usda.gov/ about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/giac. The agenda will include updates on resolutions from the September 2018 meeting, a general program update, an update on AMS rulemaking activities, discussion of organic labeling on Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) documents, an update and discussion on boundary exceptions, a discussion on the implementation of the FGIS-Food and Drug Administration memorandum of understanding, and a review and discussion on the policy and procedural manual that will set forth guidelines for the Advisory Committee. Public participation will be limited to written statements and interested parties who have registered to present comments orally to the Advisory Committee. If interested in submitting a written statement or presenting comments orally, please contact Kendra Kline at the telephone number or email listed above. Oral commenting opportunities will be first come, first serve. The meeting will be open to the public. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information or related accommodations should contact Kendra Kline at the telephone number or email listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 24, 2019. Erin Morris, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2019–16079 Filed 7–29–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Food and Nutrition Service 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 is a revision of a currently approved information collection request for the electronic submission of programmatic and financial data through the Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS). The data is currently collected on approved Office of Management and Budget (OMB) forms. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 30, 2019. ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to: Tim Kreh, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 706, Alexandria, VA 22302. 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 Tim Kreh at 703– 305–2339. 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 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1 36885 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 146 / Tuesday, July 30, 2019 / Notices 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: Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS). Form Numbers: SF–425; FNS–10; FNS–13; FNS–44. OMB Number: 0584–0594. Expiration Date: 09/30/2019. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection request. Abstract: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is the Federal agency responsible for managing the domestic nutrition assistance programs. Its mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. The domestic nutrition assistance programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Child Nutrition programs such as the National School Lunch (NSLP) and School Breakfast Programs (SBP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Currently, the nutrition assistance programs managed by FNS touch the lives of 1 in 4 Americans over the course of a year. Federal nutrition assistance programs operate as partnerships between FNS, State, Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), and local organizations that interact directly with program participants. States and ITOs voluntarily enter into agreements with the Federal Government to operate programs according to Federal standards in exchange for program funds that cover all benefit costs, and a significant portion of administrative expenses. Under these agreements, FNS is responsible for implementing statutory requirements that set national program standards for eligibility and benefits, providing Federal funding to States, ITOs and local partners, and monitoring and evaluation to make sure that program structures and policies are properly implemented and effective in meeting program missions. States, ITOs and local organizations are responsible for delivering benefits efficiently, effectively, and in a manner consistent with national requirements. States and ITOs may operate all or some of the 15 different domestic nutrition assistance programs. The FNS is consolidating certain programmatic and financial data reporting requirements that are currently approved by the Office of Management and Budget, under the Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS), an electronic reporting system. The purpose is to give States and ITO agencies one portal for the various reporting required for the programs that the States and ITOs operate. The data collected is used for a variety of purposes; mainly program evaluation, planning, audits, funding, research, regulatory compliance and general statistics. Affected Public: State, Local and Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,708. The average estimated number of respondents varies depending on which specific nutrition assistance program is being reported on. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2.889. The average estimated number of responses per respondent varies depending on the program report. Reporting is completed monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annually, depending on the type of report. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 36,709. Estimated Time per Response: 2.879. The average estimated time of response varies depending on respondent group and type of program report, as shown in the table. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 105,670. FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE DATA COLLECTION INFORMATION [By program] Affected public Estimated number of respondents Respondent program Frequency of response per respondent Total annual response Estimated hours per response Annual burden hours Annual Burden Hours State Agencies Child Nutrition Program. CN—NSLP, SBP, SMP, CACFP and Food Distribution Program (FDP) State Agency Program Staff. SNAP, SNAP–ED, CNMI and Puerto Rico Program Staff. CSFP, FDPNE, FDPIR and TEFAP Program Staff. WIC, AARA, Farmers Market; Senior Farmers Market Program Staff. 3,335.00 4.077 13,597.0 1.725 23,457.0 4,350.00 2.099 9,130.0 6.078 55,492.8 1,335.00 3.859 5,152.0 2.653 13,670.8 3,688.00 2.394 8,830.0 1.478 13,049.9 Overall Summary of Total Reporting Burden Hours Estimates for State Agency Program Staff. 12,708.00 2.889 36,709.0 2.879 105,670.5 State Agencies Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Food Distribution Program .................. jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Brandon Lipps, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. 2019–16178 Filed 7–29–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Jul 29, 2019 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\30JYN1.SGM 30JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 146 (Tuesday, July 30, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36884-36885]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-16178]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--Food Programs Reporting System

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 information collection request for the electronic 
submission of programmatic and financial data through the Food Programs 
Reporting System (FPRS). The data is currently collected on approved 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) forms.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 30, 
2019.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to: Tim Kreh, Food and Nutrition 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 
706, Alexandria, VA 22302. 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 Tim Kreh at 
703-305-2339.

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 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

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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: Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS).
    Form Numbers: SF-425; FNS-10; FNS-13; FNS-44.
    OMB Number: 0584-0594.
    Expiration Date: 09/30/2019.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection request.
    Abstract: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is the Federal 
agency responsible for managing the domestic nutrition assistance 
programs. Its mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger in 
partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and 
low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition 
education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires 
public confidence. The domestic nutrition assistance programs include 
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Child 
Nutrition programs such as the National School Lunch (NSLP) and School 
Breakfast Programs (SBP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for 
Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Commodity Supplemental Food Program 
(CSFP), Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), The 
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and the Senior Farmers' 
Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Currently, the nutrition assistance 
programs managed by FNS touch the lives of 1 in 4 Americans over the 
course of a year.
    Federal nutrition assistance programs operate as partnerships 
between FNS, State, Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), and local 
organizations that interact directly with program participants. States 
and ITOs voluntarily enter into agreements with the Federal Government 
to operate programs according to Federal standards in exchange for 
program funds that cover all benefit costs, and a significant portion 
of administrative expenses. Under these agreements, FNS is responsible 
for implementing statutory requirements that set national program 
standards for eligibility and benefits, providing Federal funding to 
States, ITOs and local partners, and monitoring and evaluation to make 
sure that program structures and policies are properly implemented and 
effective in meeting program missions. States, ITOs and local 
organizations are responsible for delivering benefits efficiently, 
effectively, and in a manner consistent with national requirements. 
States and ITOs may operate all or some of the 15 different domestic 
nutrition assistance programs.
    The FNS is consolidating certain programmatic and financial data 
reporting requirements that are currently approved by the Office of 
Management and Budget, under the Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS), 
an electronic reporting system. The purpose is to give States and ITO 
agencies one portal for the various reporting required for the programs 
that the States and ITOs operate. The data collected is used for a 
variety of purposes; mainly program evaluation, planning, audits, 
funding, research, regulatory compliance and general statistics.
    Affected Public: State, Local and Tribal Government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,708.
    The average estimated number of respondents varies depending on 
which specific nutrition assistance program is being reported on.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2.889.
    The average estimated number of responses per respondent varies 
depending on the program report. Reporting is completed monthly, 
quarterly, semi-annual and annually, depending on the type of report.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 36,709.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2.879.
    The average estimated time of response varies depending on 
respondent group and type of program report, as shown in the table.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 105,670.

                                                 Food and Nutrition Service Data Collection Information
                                                                      [By program]
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                                                                             Estimated     Frequency of                      Estimated
              Affected public                    Respondent program          number of     response per    Total annual      hours per     Annual burden
                                                                            respondents     respondent       response        response          hours
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                                                                   Annual Burden Hours
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State Agencies Child Nutrition Program....  CN--NSLP, SBP, SMP, CACFP           3,335.00           4.077        13,597.0           1.725        23,457.0
                                             and Food Distribution
                                             Program (FDP) State Agency
                                             Program Staff.
State Agencies Supplemental Nutrition       SNAP, SNAP-ED, CNMI and             4,350.00           2.099         9,130.0           6.078        55,492.8
 Assistance Program.                         Puerto Rico Program Staff.
Food Distribution Program.................  CSFP, FDPNE, FDPIR and TEFAP        1,335.00           3.859         5,152.0           2.653        13,670.8
                                             Program Staff.
Special Supplemental Food Program for       WIC, AARA, Farmers Market;          3,688.00           2.394         8,830.0           1.478        13,049.9
 Women, Infants and Children (WIC).          Senior Farmers Market
                                             Program Staff.
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Overall Summary of Total Reporting Burden Hours Estimates for State            12,708.00           2.889        36,709.0           2.879       105,670.5
 Agency Program Staff.
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Brandon Lipps,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-16178 Filed 7-29-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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