[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 125 (Thursday, June 27, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33486-33487]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-16356]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Consumer Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children

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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review of the adjustments 
to be made to the information collections for the National School Lunch 
Program and the School Breakfast Program as a result of the final rule, 
National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: School 
Meals Initiative for Healthy Children, published in the Federal 
Register on June 13, 1995. This Notice addresses the information 
collections in that final rule.

DATES: To be assured of consideration, comments must be received by 
August 26, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Send comments and requests for copies of this information 
to: Mr. Terry Hallberg, Chief, Program Analysis and Monitoring Branch, 
Child Nutrition Division, Food and Consumer Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 1008, Alexandria, Virginia 
22302.
    Comments are invited on the following areas: (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.
    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: Mr. Terry Hallberg at (703) 305-2600.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Titles: 7 CFR Part 210, National School Lunch Program, and 7 CFR 
Part 220, School Breakfast Program.
    OMB Numbers: 0584-0006 and 0584-0012, respectively
    Expiration Dates: November 30, 1996, and August 31, 1996, 
respectively.
    Type of requests: Revision of existing collections.
    Abstract: The final rule, National School Lunch Program and School 
Breakfast Program: School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children, was 
published at 60 FR 31188, June 13, 1995. The final rule implemented 
provisions on nutrition standards, menu planning alternatives and 
administrative streamlining, and reflects the Department's review of 
the comments received on those proposals.
    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Department is now providing the public with the opportunity to provide 
comments on the information collection requirements of the final rule. 
Organizations and individuals desiring to submit comments regarding 
this burden estimate or any aspects of these information collection 
requirements, including suggestions for reducing the burdens, should 
direct them to the address above.
    The information collections referenced reflect the collection 
requirements of the final rule and do not include any additional 
requirements. However, all comments and suggestions relating to the 
burden estimates or information collection requirements will receive 
full consideration.
    Estimate of Burden: Under this Notice, the following existing 
reporting and recordkeeping activities contained in 7 CFR Parts 210 and 
220 would be affected.

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                                      Annual number of                         Average burden     Annual burden 
                                        respondents         Annual frequency    per response          hours     
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                                         7 CFR 210.8 (a)(3) edit checks                                         
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Existing.......................  20,249 SFAs..............                12           2 hours           485,976
New............................  3,442 SFAs...............                12           2 hours            82,608
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    Difference.................    .......................                                              -403,368
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                                  7 CFR 210.10 Nutrient/Analysis Menu Planning                                  
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Existing.......................  0........................                 0                 0                 0
New............................  14,235 schools...........               180              .333           853,246
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    Difference.................  .........................  ................  ................          +853,246
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                                      7 CFR 210.10/Food-Based Menu Planning                                     
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Existing.......................  71,176 schools...........               180               .25         3,202,920
New............................  56,941 schools...........               180               .25         2,562,345
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    Difference.................  .........................  ................  ................          -640,575
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                                          7 CFR 210.15 (b)(4) nonprofit                                         
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Existing.......................  20,249 SFAs*.............                12            52.333        12,716,291
New............................  0........................                 0                 0                 0
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    Difference.................  .........................  ................  ................       -12,716,291
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                                          7 CFR 220.8/Nutrient Analysis                                         
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Existing.......................  0........................                 0                 0                 0
New............................  12,117 schools...........               180              .117           255,184
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    Difference.................  .........................  ................  ................          +255,184
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                                      7 CFR 220,8/Food-Based Menu Planning                                      
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Existing.......................  60,585...................               180              .083           905,140
New............................  48,468 schools...........               180              .083           724,112
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    Difference.................  .........................  ................  ................          -181,028
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                                            7 CFR 220.13(i) nonprofit                                           
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Existing.......................  5,568 SFAs...............                12                34         2,308,464
New............................  0........................                 0                 0                 0
    Difference.................  .........................  ................  ................        -2,308,464
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* SFA means school food authority.                                                                              


    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: The total estimated 
annual burden for those respondents administering and/or operating the 
National School Lunch Program is 9,136,382 hours, with a reduction of 
13,085,579 burden hours attributed to the elimination of requirements 
associated with performing edit checks and demonstrating 
nonprofitability. The total estimated annual burden for the School 
Breakfast Program is 3,667,170 hours, with a reduction of 2,650,801 
burden hours attributed to the elimination of nonprofitability 
requirements.

    Dated: June 19, 1996.
William E. Ludwig,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 96-16356 Filed 6-26-96; 8:45 am]
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