[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 165 (Friday, August 24, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 51511]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-20915]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 21, 2012.
    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 National Hunger Clearinghouse collects, 
develops and distributes information and resources to help build the 
capacity of emergency food providers to address the immediate needs of 
struggling families and individuals while promoting self-reliance and 
access to healthy food. The Clearinghouse includes the National Hunger 
Hotline, which refers people in need anywhere in the U.S. to food 
pantries, soup kitchen, government programs and model grassroots 
organizations. Section 26 of the National School Lunch Act, which was 
added to the Act by Section 123 of Public Law 103-448 on November 2, 
1994, mandated that the Food and Nutrition Service (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-543, 
National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form.
    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.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-20915 Filed 8-23-12; 8:45 am]
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