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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Comments Requested:
USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse
Database Form (FNS 543)
Food and Nutrition Service
(FNS), Department of Agriculture
(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 form
that organizations fighting hunger and
poverty fill out to keep their information
up to date for use by the general public.
DATES: Written comments must be
received on or before January 6, 2025.
ADDRESSES: 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.
Comments may be sent to: Jimmy
Nguyen, Food and Nutrition Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1320
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Braddock Place, 7th Floor, Alexandria,
VA 22314. Comments may also be
submitted via email to Jimmy.Nguyen@
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. Comments
will also be accepted through the
Federal eRulemaking Portal.
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 Jimmy Nguyen at
703–305–2530.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: USDA National Hunger
Clearinghouse Database Form.
Form Number: FNS–543.
OMB Number: 0584–0474.
Expiration Date: 4/30/2025.
Type of Request: Revised Collection.
Abstract: Section 26(d) of the Richard
B. Russell National School Lunch Act
(42 U.S.C. 1769g (d)) (the Act), which
was added to the Act by section 123 of
Public Law 103–448 on November 2,
1994, mandated that FNS enter into a
contract with a non-governmental
organization to establish and maintain
an information clearinghouse (named
‘‘USDA National Hunger
Clearinghouse’’ or ‘‘Clearinghouse’’) for
groups that assist low-income
individuals or communities regarding
nutrition assistance programs or other
assistance. Section 26(d) of this Act was
most recently amended by the
Consolidated Appropriations Act of
2024 (Pub. L. 118–42) on March 9, 2024,
to extend funding for the Clearinghouse
through fiscal year 2024. FNS recently
awarded another five-year contract (one
year with four options) to the hunger
advocacy organization Hunger Free
America on May 17, 2024. Hunger Free
America has had this contract since
2015.
The Clearinghouse includes a
database of non-governmental,
grassroots organizations in the areas of
hunger and nutrition, along with a
mailing list to communicate with these
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organizations. These organizations
provide their information and
Clearinghouse staff use that information
to provide the public with information
about where they can get food
assistance. Previously, the
Clearinghouse used a form (FNS–543)
that was downloaded from the
Clearinghouse website, filled out, and
submitted back to the Clearinghouse to
enter into the database. For the past
several years, however, the
Clearinghouse has been using an
electronic form (available at https://
www.tfaforms.com/4821149) which
automatically links to the
Clearinghouse’s database. This new
process reduces burden on
organizations, by avoiding the need for
them to download the FNS–543 form,
fill it out, and then submit it to the
Clearinghouse; and for Clearinghouse
staff, as they no longer need to manually
enter the information. FNS
acknowledges that the online form the
Clearinghouse currently uses does not
have the required burden information
and OMB approval although many
elements from the approved form are
present on the online form. FNS will
ensure that appropriate burden and
OMB approval information is added to
the online form. Information was
obtained from the Clearinghouse to
provide estimates for future collections
and the following information was
determined:
Affected Public: Respondent groups
identified include (1) Food banks—Not
for Profit, and (2) Other Not For Profit.
Most of these groups are organizations
providing nutrition assistance services
to the public.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
600.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: Each respondent is
expected to only participate in one
survey.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
600.
Estimated Time per Response: 4
minutes (0.0667 hours).
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 2,401.20 minutes (40.02
hours).
See the table below for estimated total
annual burden for each type of
respondent.
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Estimated
number
respondent
Respondent
Responses
annually per
respondent
Total annual
responses
(Col. bxc)
Estimated avg.
number of
hours per
response
Estimated
total hours
(col. dxe)
Reporting Burden
Food Banks (Not for Profit) ..................................................................
Other Not For Profit .............................................................................
400
200
1
1
400
200
0.0667
0.0667
26.86
13.34
Total Reporting Burden ................................................................
600
....................
600
........................
40.02
Tameka Owens,
Acting Administrator and Assistant
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
Notice of information collection,
request for comment.
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Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
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Request; Requirements for Approved
Construction Investments
Economic Development
Administration, Department of
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AGENCY:
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The Department of
Commerce, in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), invites the general public and
other Federal agencies to comment on
proposed, and continuing information
collections, which helps us assess the
impact of our information collection
requirements and minimize the public’s
reporting burden. The purpose of this
notice is to allow for 60 days of public
comment preceding submission of the
collection to OMB.
DATES: To ensure consideration,
comments regarding this proposed
information collection must be received
on or before January 6, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments to
Jeff Roberson, Chief Counsel, U.S.
Department of Commerce, via email at
jroberson@eda.gov or via phone at (202)
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Please reference OMB Control Number
0610–0096 in the subject line of your
comments. Do not submit Confidential
Business Information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
specific questions related to collection
activities should be directed to Jeff
Roberson, Chief Counsel, Economic
Development Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, via email at
jroberson@eda.gov or via phone at (202)
482–1315.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comments Requested:
USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form (FNS 543)
AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Department of Agriculture
(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 form that organizations
fighting hunger and poverty fill out to keep their information up to
date for use by the general public.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before January 6, 2025.
ADDRESSES: 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.
Comments may be sent to: Jimmy Nguyen, Food and Nutrition Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1320 Braddock Place, 7th Floor,
Alexandria, VA 22314. Comments may also be submitted via email to
[email protected]. 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.
Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.
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 Jimmy
Nguyen at 703-305-2530.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form.
Form Number: FNS-543.
OMB Number: 0584-0474.
Expiration Date: 4/30/2025.
Type of Request: Revised Collection.
Abstract: Section 26(d) of the Richard B. Russell National School
Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769g (d)) (the Act), which was added to the Act
by section 123 of Public Law 103-448 on November 2, 1994, mandated that
FNS enter into a contract with a non-governmental organization to
establish and maintain an information clearinghouse (named ``USDA
National Hunger Clearinghouse'' or ``Clearinghouse'') for groups that
assist low-income individuals or communities regarding nutrition
assistance programs or other assistance. Section 26(d) of this Act was
most recently amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024
(Pub. L. 118-42) on March 9, 2024, to extend funding for the
Clearinghouse through fiscal year 2024. FNS recently awarded another
five-year contract (one year with four options) to the hunger advocacy
organization Hunger Free America on May 17, 2024. Hunger Free America
has had this contract since 2015.
The Clearinghouse includes a database of non-governmental,
grassroots organizations in the areas of hunger and nutrition, along
with a mailing list to communicate with these organizations. These
organizations provide their information and Clearinghouse staff use
that information to provide the public with information about where
they can get food assistance. Previously, the Clearinghouse used a form
(FNS-543) that was downloaded from the Clearinghouse website, filled
out, and submitted back to the Clearinghouse to enter into the
database. For the past several years, however, the Clearinghouse has
been using an electronic form (available at https://www.tfaforms.com/4821149) which automatically links to the Clearinghouse's database.
This new process reduces burden on organizations, by avoiding the need
for them to download the FNS-543 form, fill it out, and then submit it
to the Clearinghouse; and for Clearinghouse staff, as they no longer
need to manually enter the information. FNS acknowledges that the
online form the Clearinghouse currently uses does not have the required
burden information and OMB approval although many elements from the
approved form are present on the online form. FNS will ensure that
appropriate burden and OMB approval information is added to the online
form. Information was obtained from the Clearinghouse to provide
estimates for future collections and the following information was
determined:
Affected Public: Respondent groups identified include (1) Food
banks--Not for Profit, and (2) Other Not For Profit. Most of these
groups are organizations providing nutrition assistance services to the
public.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: Each respondent is
expected to only participate in one survey.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 600.
Estimated Time per Response: 4 minutes (0.0667 hours).
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,401.20 minutes
(40.02 hours).
See the table below for estimated total annual burden for each type
of respondent.
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Responses Total Estimated avg.
Estimated annually annual number of Estimated
Respondent number per responses hours per total hours
respondent respondent (Col. bxc) response (col. dxe)
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Reporting Burden
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Food Banks (Not for Profit)................. 400 1 400 0.0667 26.86
Other Not For Profit........................ 200 1 200 0.0667 13.34
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Total Reporting Burden.................. 600 ........... 600 .............. 40.02
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Tameka Owens,
Acting Administrator and Assistant Administrator, Food and Nutrition
Service.
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