[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 138 (Tuesday, July 19, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42677-42678]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18052]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

National Agricultural Library


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information

AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library, 
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, this notice announces the National Agricultural 
Library's intent to request renewal of an information collection 
relating to existing nutrition education materials (i.e. recipes and 
cookbooks) targeting low-income and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
Program (SNAP) eligible persons. These two voluntary forms give SNAP 
Education (SNAP-Ed) providers the opportunity to share resources that 
they have developed or used.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 19, 2011 
to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Agency Web site: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fsn/contact.php. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the SNAP-Ed 
Connection Web site.
     E-mail: [email protected]
     Fax: 301-504-6409 attention SNAP-Ed Connection.
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: SNAP-Ed Connection/National 
Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Ave, Room 105, Beltsville, 
Maryland 20705-2351

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: SNAP-Ed Connection Recipe Submission and Review Form.
    OMB Number: 0518-0043.
    Expiration Date: 3 years from date of approval.
    Type of Request: Renewal of existing data collection from SNAP 
Education providers.
    Abstract: The National Agricultural Library's SNAP-Ed Connection 
(formerly the Food Stamp Nutrition Connection) http://snap.nal.usda.gov 
resource system developed and maintains an on-line recipe database, the 
Recipe Finder, as a popular feature to the SNAP-Ed Connection Web site. 
The purpose of the Recipe Finder database is to provide SNAP-Ed 
providers with low-cost, easy-to-prepare, healthy recipes for classes 
and demonstrations with SNAP-Ed participants. SNAP-Ed staff members 
rely on these same educators to submit their best recipes for review, 
analysis, and inclusion in the database. SNAP-Ed staff and providers 
benefit from collecting and posting feedback on individual recipes 
based on educator experiences. Data collected using the voluntary 
Recipe Finder Submission Form help SNAP-Ed Connection staff identify a 
recipe's eligibility and appropriateness for inclusion in the Recipe 
Finder database. Criteria for recipe inclusion in the Recipe Finder 
database can be found on the SNAP-Ed Connection Web site at: http://snap.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=15&tax_level=2&tax_subject=267&topic_id=1515. The Recipe Finder Submission 
Form allows SNAP-Ed providers to submit recipes on-line, saving time 
and money by eliminating the need to photocopy and mail or fax recipes. 
Data collected from the Recipe Review Form help educators share their 
successes or identify opportunities for improvement when

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incorporating these recipes into their nutrition education efforts.
    The two online submission forms will continue to serve as an 
efficient vehicle that allows SNAP-Ed Connection staff to communicate 
with SNAP-Ed providers and inform other interested parties of healthy 
recipes that are appropriate for low-income Americans.

Estimate of Burden for Recipe Submission Form

    Public reporting burden for this collection of information is 
estimated to average 7.5 minutes per response.
    Respondents: SNAP-Ed providers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 100 per year.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 12.5 hrs.

Estimate of Burden for Recipe Review Form

    Public reporting burden for this collection of information is 
estimated to average 7 minutes per response.
    Respondents: SNAP-Ed providers.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 150 per year.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 17.5 hrs.
    Copies of this information collection and related instructions can 
be obtained without charge on the SNAP-Ed Connection Web site at http://www.nal.usda.gov/fsn/add_recipe.shtml and http://www.nal.usda.gov/fsn/rate_recipe.shtml.

Comments

    Comments are invited on (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance for 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 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 OMB approval. All comments will become a 
matter of public record.

     Dated: June 30, 2011.
Edward B. Knipling,
Administrator, ARS.
[FR Doc. 2011-18052 Filed 7-18-11; 8:45 am]
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