[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 71 (Monday, April 14, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 18082-18083] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-9571] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Consumer Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Form FCS-498, WIC Monthly Financial Management and Participation Report AGENCY: Food and Consumer Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Monthly Financial Management and 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: [[Page 18083]] 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 Monthly Financial Management and Participation Report. OMB Number: 0584-0045. Expiration Date: 8-31-97. Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection Form. Abstract: Section 17(f)(4) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(4)) provides that ``State agencies shall submit monthly financial reports and participation data to the Secretary.'' (See 7 CFR 246.25(b)(1).) State agencies complete the WIC Monthly Financial Management and Participation Report to comply with this requirement. The States and FCS use the reported information for program monitoring, funds management, budget projections, monitoring caseload, policy development, and responding to requests from Congress and the interested public. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.5421 hours 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: Seventeen. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 19,242 hours. Dated: April 4, 1997. William E. Ludwig, Administrator, Food and Consumer Service. [FR Doc. 97-9571 Filed 4-11-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-U