[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 243 (Tuesday, December 18, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65174-65175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-31128]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

National Agricultural Library


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information

AGENCY: National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, 
USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. 
L. 104-13) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 
CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the 
National Agricultural Library's intent to request approval for new 
information collection from personnel at schools receiving USDA funds 
for Child Nutrition Programs.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 21, 2002, 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Elizabeth 
Hill, Nutrition Information Specialist Food and Nutrition Information 
Center /NAL/ARS/USDA 10301 Baltimore Ave. Rm 105, Beltsville, MD 20705-
2351. Submit electronic comments to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Hill, 301-504-6415.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Utilization of Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) 
Resources by Personnel at Schools Receiving USDA Funds for Child 
Nutrition Programs.
    OMB Number: Not yet assigned.
    Expiration Date: N/A.
    Type of Request: Approval for new data collection.
    Abstract: The collection of information using a one-time, voluntary 
customer survey regarding utilization of FNIC resources will provide 
personnel in schools receiving USDA funds for Child Nutrition Programs 
an opportunity to comment on their current usage of FNIC resources and 
the types of resources that are of greatest value to them. This 
information will assist FNIC staff in continually improving its 
resources to meet the usage patterns and needs of this target audience.
    FNIC does not have a formal means of determining the use of FNIC 
resources (including the website) by personnel at schools receiving 
USDA funds for Child Nutrition Programs. To collect this information, 
FNIC proposes to provide attendees of selected education related 
conferences with a password to access a one-time, voluntary, electronic 
FNIC Resources usage survey. The information collected from this survey 
will be used to evaluate current FNIC resources and assist in planning 
and managing future projects. The Utilization of FNIC Resources Survey 
is comprised of seven questions where customers report on their use of 
FNIC resources. Some examples of survey components include: ``Please 
rate the usefulness of the following FNIC resources'' and ``How often 
do you think you will use FNIC resources in the next 12 months?'' The 
survey also asks for customers to report which websites they are 
currently accessing for nutrition information as well as to provide any 
additional comments they deem appropriate.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response.
    Respondents: Educators and related personnel involved in child 
nutrition and child nutrition education. Respondents will be recruited 
at education related conferences.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 250 per year.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 63 hours total. 
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 the assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be

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collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who respond, including the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology. Comments should 
be sent to the address in the preamble. All responses to this notice 
will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record.

    Dated: November 14, 2001.
Maria Pisa,
Acting Director, National Agricultural Library.
[FR Doc. 01-31128 Filed 12-17-01; 8:45 am]
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