[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16704]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 9, 2009.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (a) Whether the 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 burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0474.
    Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is 
interested in maintaining and further developing an information 
clearinghouse (named ``National Hunger Clearinghouse'') for groups that 
assist low-income individuals and communities concerning nutrition 
assistance programs or other assistance. Section 26 of the National 
School Lunch Act, which was added to the Act by section 123 of Public 
Law 102-446 on November 2, 1994, mandated that FNS enter into a 
contract with a non governmental organization to develop and maintain a 
national information clearinghouse of grassroots organizations working 
on hunger, food, nutrition, and other agricultural issues, including 
food recovery, food assistance and self-help activities to aid 
individuals to become self-reliant and other activities that empower 
low-income individuals. FNS will collect information using FNS form 
543, National Hunger Clearinghouse Database. FNS will collect the 
information through fax, regular mail, e-mail, and the Internet.
    Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information to 
provide a resource for groups that assist low-income individuals or 
communities regarding nutrition assistance program or other assistance. 
The information aids FNS to fight hunger and improve nutrition by 
increasing participation in the FNS nutrition programs through the 
development, coordination, and evaluation of strategic initiatives, 
partnership, and outreach activities.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,750.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 292.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: Request for Administrative Review.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0520.
    Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture is the Federal agency responsible for 
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Food and 
Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011-2036), as codified under 7 CFR 
parts 278 and 279, requires that the FNS determine the eligibility of 
retail food stores and certain food service organizations to 
participate in the SNAP. If a retail or wholesale firm is found to be 
ineligible by FNS, or is otherwise aggrieved by certain FNS actions(s), 
that firm has the right to file a written request for review of the 
administrative action with FNS.
    Need and Use of the Information: The request for administrative 
review is a formal letter, provided by the requester, with an original 
signature. FNS receives the letter requesting an administrative review 
and maintains it as part of the official review record. The designated 
reviewer will adjudicate the appeals process and make a final 
determination regarding the aggrieved action.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 589.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 120.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E9-16704 Filed 7-14-09; 8:45 am]
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