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Vol. 81, No. 33 

Friday, February 19, 2016 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Food and Nutrition Service 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request—Generic Clearance 

To Conduct Formative Research 

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service 

(FNS), USDA. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 

notice invites the general public and 

other interested parties to comment on 

a proposed information collection. This 

collection is a revision of a currently 

approved collection. This information 

collection will conduct research in 

support of FNS’ goal of delivering 

science-based nutrition education to 

targeted audiences. From development 

through testing of materials and tools 

with the target audience, FNS plans to 

conduct data collections that involve 

formative research including focus 

groups, interviews (dyad, triad, 

telephone, etc.), surveys and Web-based 

collection tools. 

DATES: Written comments must be 

received on or before April 19, 2016. 

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 has 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. 

Comments may be sent to Lynnette 

Thomas, Food and Nutrition Service, 

U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 

Park Center Drive, Room 1014, 

Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments will 

also be accepted through the Federal 

eRulemaking Portal. Go to http://

www.regulations.gov and follow the 

online instructions for submitting 

comments electronically. All written 

comments will be open for public 

inspection at the Office of the Food and 

Nutrition Service during regular 

business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 

Monday through Friday) at 3101 Park 

Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 

22302, Room 1014. 

All responses to this notice will be 

summarized and included in the request 

for Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) approval. All comments will be 

a matter of public record. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Requests for additional information 

should be directed to Lynnette Thomas 

at 703–305–2119. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Title: Generic Clearance to Conduct 

Formative Research for Development of 

Nutrition Education and Promotion 

Materials and Related Tools for FNS 

Population Groups. 

OMB Number: 0584–0524 

Expiration Date: June 30, 2016. 

Type of Request: Revision of 

previously approved information 

collection. 

Abstract: This information collection 

is based on Section 19 of the Child 

Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1787), 

Section 5 of the Richard B. Russell 

National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 

1754) and Section 11(f) of the Food and 

Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). 

This request for approval of information 

collection is necessary to obtain input 

into the development of nutrition 

education interventions for population 

groups served by the U.S. Department of 

Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service 

(USDA–FNS). 

Interventions need to be designed so 

that they can be delivered through 

different types of media and in a variety 

of formats for diverse audiences. 

FNS develops a variety of resources to 

support nutrition education and 

promotion activities. These resources 

are designed to convey science-based, 

behavior-focused nutrition messages 

about healthy eating and physical 

activity to children and adults eligible 

to participate in FNS nutrition 

assistance programs and to motivate 

them to consume more healthful foods 

as defined by the Dietary Guidelines for 

Americans (DGA). This includes 

education materials, messages, 

promotion tools and interventions for 

the diverse population served by the 

Federal nutrition programs including 

WIC, Team Nutrition, Food Distribution 

and other programs. 

Obtaining formative input and 

feedback is fundamental to FNS’ success 

in delivering science-based nutrition 

messages and reaching diverse segments 

of the population in ways that are 

meaningful and relevant. This includes 

conferring with the target audience, 

individuals who serve the target 

audience, and key stakeholders on the 

communication strategies and 

interventions that will be developed and 

on the delivery approaches that will be 

used to reach consumers. The formative 

research and testing activities described 

will help in the development of 

effective education and promotion tools 

and communication strategies. 

Collection of this information will 

increase FNS’ ability to formulate 

nutrition education interventions that 

resonate with the intended target 

population, in particular low-income 

families. 

Formative research methods and 

information collection will include 

focus groups, interviews (dyad, triad, 

telephone, etc.), surveys and Web-based 

data collection. The data obtained will 

provide input regarding the potential 

use of materials and products during 

both the developmental and testing 

stages. In order to determine future 

nutrition education needs, tools and 

dissemination strategies, key informant 

interviews will be conducted. This task 

involves collecting a diverse array of 

information from a variety of groups 

including: people familiar with the 

target audiences; individuals delivering 

nutrition education interventions and 

projects; program providers at State and 

local levels; program participants; and 

other relevant informants associated 

with FNS programs. 

Findings from all data collection will 

be included in summary reports 

submitted to USDA–FNS. The reports 

will describe the data collection 

methods, findings, conclusions, 

implications, and recommendations for 

the development and effective 


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dissemination of nutrition education 

materials and related tools for FNS 

population groups. There will be no 

specific quantitative analysis of data. No 

attempt will be made to generalize the 

findings to be nationally representative 

or statistically valid. 

Reporting Burden 

Affected Public: State, Local and 

Tribal Government; Individuals and 

Households; and Business or Other for 

Profit. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

102,500 respondents. 

Estimated Number of Responses per 

Respondent: 1 response. 

Estimated Total Annual Responses: 

102,500. 

Estimate of Time per Respondent: 

.468 hours. 

Estimated Total Annual Reporting 

Burden Hours: 48,000 hours. 

Collection instruments 

Estimated 

number 

respondents 

Responses 

annually per 

respondent 

Total annual 

responses 

Estimated 

average 

number of 

hours per 

response 

Estimated total 

hours 

Reporting Burden 

Focus Group Screeners ....................................................... 10,000 1 10,000 0.17 1,666.67 

Interview Screeners/Surveys ............................................... 5,000 1 5,000 0.17 833.33 

Focus Groups ...................................................................... 5,500 1 5,500 2.00 11,000.00 

Intercept Interviews .............................................................. 5,000 1 5,000 0.50 2,500.00 

Dyad/Triad Interviews .......................................................... 2,000 1 2,000 1.00 2,000.00 

Telephone Interviews ........................................................... 10,000 1 10,000 0.25 2,500.00 

Surveys ................................................................................ 10,000 1 10,000 0.50 5,000.00 

Web-based Collections ........................................................ 40,000 1 40,000 0.50 20,000.00 

Confidentiality Agreements .................................................. 15,000 1 15,000 0.17 2,500.00 

Total Reporting Burden ................................................ 102,500 1 102,500 .468 48,000 

Dated: February 8, 2016. 

Audrey Rowe, 

Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. 

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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS 

Notice of Public Meeting of the 

Wisconsin Advisory Committee To 

Prepare for an Updated Hearing on 

Hate Crimes in the State 

AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil 

Rights. 

ACTION: Announcement of meeting. 

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, 

pursuant to the provisions of the rules 

and regulations of the U.S. Commission 

on Civil Rights (Commission) and the 

Federal Advisory Committee Act that 

the Wisconsin Advisory Committee 

(Committee) will hold a meeting on 

Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 2:00 

p.m. CST for the purpose of preparing 

a public hearing to receive current 

testimony on hate crime in the state. 

This meeting is open to the public 

through the following toll-free call-in 

number: 888–438–5524, conference ID: 

4234857. Any interested member of the 

public may call this number and listen 

to the meeting. The conference call 

operator will ask callers to identify 

themselves, the organization they are 

affiliated with (if any), and an email 

address prior to placing callers into the 

conference room. Callers can expect to 

incur regular charges for calls they 

initiate over wireless lines, according to 

their wireless plan. The Commission 

will not refund any incurred charges. 

Callers will incur no charge for calls 

they initiate over land-line connections 

to the toll-free telephone number. 

Persons with hearing impairments may 

also follow the proceedings by first 

calling the Federal Relay Service at 1– 

800–977–8339 and providing the 

Service with the conference call number 

and conference ID number. 

Member of the public are also invited 

and welcomed to make statements 

during the scheduled open comment 

period. In addition, members of the 

public may submit written comments; 

the comments must be received in the 

regional office within 30 days following 

the meeting. Written comments may be 

mailed to the Regional Programs Unit, 

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. 

Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 

60615. They may also be faxed to the 

Commission at (312) 353–8324, or 

emailed to Carolyn Allen at callen@

usccr.gov. Persons who desire 

additional information may contact the 

Regional Programs Unit at (312) 353– 

8311. 

Records and documents discussed 

during the meeting will be available for 

public viewing prior to and after the 

meeting at https://database.faca.gov/

committee/meetings.aspx?cid=282 and 

clicking on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and 

‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated 

from this meeting may also be inspected 

and reproduced at the Regional 

Programs Unit, as they become 

available, both before and after the 

meeting. Persons interested in the work 

of this Committee are directed to the 

Commission’s Web site, http://

www.usccr.gov, or may contact the 

Regional Programs Unit at the above 

email or street address. 

Agenda 

I. Welcome and Introductions—Naheed 

Bleecker, Chair 

II. Hate Crimes and Civil Rights in 

Wisconsin—WI Advisory 

Committee 

• Preparatory discussion 

III. Future Plans and Actions—WI 

Advisory Committee 

IV. Open Comment—Public 

Participation 

V. Adjournment 

DATES: The meeting will be held on 

Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 2:00 

p.m. CST. 

Public Call Information: Dial: 888– 

438–5524, Conference ID: 4234857. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at 312–353– 

8311 or mwojnaroski@usccr.gov. 

Dated: February 12, 2016. 

David Mussatt, 

Chief Regional Programs Unit. 

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