[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 121 (Tuesday, June 24, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 34044]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16488]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Consumer Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request Form FCS-42, Annual Report of the Nutrition Education 
and Training Program

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) approval of the FCS-42, 
Annual Report for Nutrition Education and Training Program.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received on or before 
August 25, 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 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 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, Chief, Nutrition Services and Education Branch, 
Nutrition and Technical Services 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. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Requests for additional information or copies 
of the proposed information form should be directed to Patricia N. 
Daniels (703) 305-2554.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Form FCS-42, Annual Report of the Nutrition Education and 
Training Program.
    OMB Number: 0584-0062.
    Expiration Date: 09/30/97.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Section 19(g)(2) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as 
amended, requires that ``State educational agencies shall provide 
reports on expenditures of Federal funds, program participation, 
program cost, and related matters, in such form and at such times as 
the Secretary may prescribe.'' Section 227.30(f)(3) of the Nutrition 
Education and Training (NET) program regulations further require State 
agencies to submit to FCS an annual performance report. This 
information is captured on the FCS-42, Annual Report of the Nutrition 
and Education Training Program.
    The information provided by the FCS-42 is used by the Department 
and the State agency to assess NET implementation status, monitor 
program accomplishments, and evaluate each State's progress in 
achieving the goals and objectives in the national strategic plan and 
the State agency implementation plan. Data from the FCS-42 is also 
entered into the Special Nutrition Programs Integrated Information 
System from which regional and national totals are derived.
    Affected Public: State and territorial governments, FCS regional 
offices administering NET Program.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 56.
    Estimated Time per Response: Twelve hours for reporting and 4 hours 
for recordkeeping for a total of 16 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 896.

    Dated: June 11, 1997.
William E. Ludwig,
Administrator, Food and Consumer Service.
[FR Doc. 97-16488 Filed 6-23-97; 8:45 am]
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