[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 8419]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-4583]
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Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 37 / Tuesday, February 25, 1997 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Consumer Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request: National Survey of WIC Participants and Their Local
Agencies (NSWP)
AGENCY: Food and Consumer Service, 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 proposed information collection of the National Survey of WIC
Participants and Their Local Agencies (NSWP).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by April 28, 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: Michael
E. Fishman, Acting Director, Office of Analysis and Evaluation, 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. All comments will also become a matter of
public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information
should be directed to Michael E. Fishman, (703) 305-2117.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: National Survey of WIC Participants and Their Local Agencies
(NSWP).
OMB Number: Not yet assigned.
Expiration Date: N/A.
Type of Request: New collection of information.
Abstract: This study will survey a nationally representative sample
of WIC participants through personal interviews at the time of WIC
certification in order to better respond to congressional inquiries and
strengthen FCS data used for budgetary and legislative estimates as
well as monitoring and planning for the WIC Program. It will also
provide a nationally representative estimate of case error and dollar
error in current WIC certification processes through in-home income
verification interviews.
The study's data collection component is comprised of:
1. Collecting income and other demographic information through in-
person interviews at the time of WIC certification, with a nationally
representative sample of 3,000 WIC participants consisting of
approximately 600 individuals in each WIC certification category. These
categories are pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women,
infants up to the age of twelve months, and children under five years
of age. Parents and caretakers of infants and children will be
interviewed.
2. In-home interviews to verify income information obtained during
the WIC certification process and other selected topics identified as
of interest during the earlier in-person interviews, for example
immunization documentation if not available at the time of WIC
certification. Verification interviews will be conducted with 1,000 WIC
participants.
3. Follow-up telephone interviews with approximately 600 WIC
participants with whom in-home income verification interviews were
conducted. These interviews will gather data on changes in employment
and income during the first four months following WIC certification as
well as inquiring about the participants' experiences as part of the
WIC Program. Special arrangements will be made to contact persons who
do not have telephones in their homes.
4. A survey of 100 local WIC agencies serving the study sample will
obtain information on local operating procedures.
Affected Public: WIC participants and WIC local agency
administrators serving them.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000 WIC participants and 100
local WIC administrators. For infants and children, parents or
caretakers will serve as the interview respondent.
Estimated Time per Response: For 2,000 WIC participants, one 30
minute response; for 400 WIC participants, one 30 minute response and
one 45 minute response; for 600 WIC participants one 30 minute, one 45
minute and one 15 minute response; and for 100 local WIC
administrators, one 30 minute response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 2,450 hours.
Dated: February 14, 1997.
William E. Ludwig,
Administrator, Food and Consumer Service.
[FR Doc. 97-4583 Filed 2-24-97; 8:45 am]
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