[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 27, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4608-4609]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-01609]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
January 21, 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 February
26, 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),
[email protected] 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: Uniform Grant Application for Non-Entitlement Discretionary
Grants.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0512.
Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has a
number of
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non-entitlement discretionary grant programs to collect the information
from grant applicants needed to evaluate and rank applicants and
protect the integrity of the grantee selection process. All FNS
discretionary grant programs will be eligible, but not required to use
the uniform grant application package. The authorities for these grants
vary. The term ``grant'' in this submission refers only to non-
entitlement discretionary grants or cooperative agreements.
Discretionary grant announcements include a number of information
collections, including a ``project description'' (program narrative),
budget information, disclosure of lobbying activities certification,
and disclosure of Corporate Felony Convictions and Corporate Federal
Tax Delinquencies. The requirements for the program narrative statement
are based on the requirements for program narrative statements
described in section 1.c (5) of OMB Circular A-102 and OMB A-110 (as
implemented at USDA 7 CFR part 3015, 3016 and 3019); and will apply to
all types of grantees; State and local governments, non-profit
organizations, institutions of higher education, hospitals, and for
profit organizations.
Need and Use of the Information: The primary users of the
information collected from the applicant are FNS and other Federal
staff who will serve on a panel to systematically review, evaluate, and
approve the grant/cooperative agreement applications and recommend the
applicants most likely to meet program objectives and most responsive
to the solicitation. The selection criteria will be contained in the
Request for Application package. Without this information, FNS will not
have adequate data to select appropriate grantees or evaluate which
grants should be continued, or monitor financial reporting
requirements.
Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government;
Business or other for-profit; Not for profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 3,000.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (one-time).
Total Burden Hours: 150,000.
Food and Nutrition Service
Title: Generic Clearance for the Development of Nutrition Education
Messages and Products for the General Public.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0523.
Summary of Collection: The Center for Nutrition Policy and
Promotion (CNPP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture conducts
consumer research to identify key issues of concern related to
understanding and use of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), as
well as the tools and resources used to implement the Dietary
Guidelines--previously known as the MyPyramid food guidance system. The
Dietary Guidelines, a primary source of dietary health information, are
issued jointly by the USDA and Health and Human Services and serve as
the cornerstone of Federal nutrition policy and form the basis for
nutrition education efforts of these agencies. After the release of the
2010 DGA a new communication initiative built around USDA's new MyPlate
icon, including the resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov, was launched.
MyPlate is a visual cue supported by Dietary Guidelines messages to
help consumer make better food choices.
Need and Use of the Information: CNPP will collect information to
develop practical and meaningful nutrition and physical activity
guidance for Americans to help improve their health. The collected
information will also be used to expand the knowledge base concerning
how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations and messages
supporting MyPlate are understood and how they can be used by consumers
to improve balance of their food intake with physical energy
expenditure for good health. If this information is not collected,
USDA's ability to incorporate messages and materials that are
practical, meaningful, and relevant for the intended audience in any
proposed update of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans or related
resources at Choosemyplate.gov will be impaired.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 57,000.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (as desired).
Total Burden Hours: 12,004.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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