[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 71 (Monday, April 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 18082]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-9570]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Consumer Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request Form FCS-654, WIC Annual Participation Report

AGENCY: Food and Consumer Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Food and Consumer Service's (FCS) intention to 
request an extension for a currently approved information collection, 
the WIC Annual Participation Report.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 13, 1997.

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 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 through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: 
Patricia N. Daniels, Acting Director, Supplemental Food Programs 
Division, Food and Consumer Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval, and will become a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection form and instructions should be 
directed to: Patricia N. Daniels, (703) 305-2749.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: WIC Annual Participation Report.
    OMB Number: 0584-0347.
    Expiration Date: 8-31-97.
    Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection Form.
    Abstract: Section 17(f)(1)(C)(vii) of the Child Nutrition Act of 
1966 (CNA)(42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(1)(C)(vii)) provides that each State 
agency's plan of operation and administration shall include ``a plan 
for reaching and enrolling eligible women in the early months of 
pregnancy, including provisions to reach and enroll eligible 
migrants.'' Related requirements reflecting the need to target program 
benefits to individuals who are most at risk are found in sections 
17(f)(1)(D)(7)(C) and 17(g)(4) of the CNA. Section 17(f)(1)(D)(7)(C) 
provides that information concerning the availability of program 
benefits shall be distributed ``in a manner designed to provide the 
information to potentially eligible individuals who are most in need of 
the benefits, including pregnant women in the early months of 
pregnancy.'' Additionally, section 17(g)(4) of the CNA provides ``[o]f 
the sums appropriated for any fiscal year for programs authorized under 
this section, not less than nine-tenths of 1 percent shall be available 
first for services to eligible members of migrants populations.'' WIC 
State agencies report their annual average participation by priority 
group (see 7 CFR 246.25(b)(2)) and their annual average migrant 
participation on the WIC Annual Participation Report to document that 
program benefits are targeted to persons eligible for the highest 
priority groups and to document service to migrant populations. FCS 
uses this data to monitor targeting success and to allocate funds to 
States; States use this data to monitor targeting success and to 
allocate caseload slots to local agencies.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, 
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing 
the collection of information.
    Respondents: Directors or Administrators of WIC State and local 
agencies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2088 respondents.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2088 hours.

    Dateed: April 4, 1997.
William E. Ludwig,
Administrator, Food and Consumer Service.
[FR Doc. 97-9570 Filed 4-11-97; 8:45 am]
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