[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 134 (Tuesday, July 14, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37848-37849]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-18662]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request Form FNS-648, WIC Local Agency Directory Report

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) intention to 
request an extension for a currently approved information collection, 
the WIC Local Agency Directory Report.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 14, 1998.

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: Ronald 
J. Vogel, Acting Director, Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food 
and Nutrition 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: Ronald J. Vogel, (703) 305-2749.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: WIC Local Agency Directory Report.
    OMB Number: 0584-0431.
    Expiration Date: 10-31-98.
    Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection Form.
    Abstract: FNS administers the Special Supplemental Nutrition 
Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by awarding cash grants 
to State agencies (generally State health departments). The State 
agencies award subgrants to local agencies (generally local health 
departments and nonprofit organizations) to deliver program benefits 
and services to eligible participants. FNS maintains a WIC Local Agency 
Directory which lists the names and addresses of all WIC local 
agencies. WIC State and local agencies and FNS use the directory to 
refer individuals to the nearest source of WIC Program services and to 
maintain continuity of program services to migrant and other transient 
participants. It is also used as a mailing list to provide local 
agencies with technical assistance manuals and other information. State 
agencies complete the WIC Local Agency Directory Form to

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inform FNS when a local agency is newly established, closed or changes 
its address. This data is needed to keep the directory current.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 0.17 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 agencies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 88 respondents.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 14.96 hours.

    Dated: July 1, 1998.
George A. Braley,
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 98-18662 Filed 7-13-98; 8:45 am]
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