[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 245 (Friday, December 20, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77095-77096]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-30331]


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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 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and 
Children (WIC) Local Agency Directory Report which lists the names and 
addresses of all WIC local agencies.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by February 18, 
2014.

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;

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(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: Debra Whitford, Director, Supplemental 
Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 520, Alexandria, VA 22302. 
Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. 
Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for 
submitting comments electronically.
    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: Joan Carroll, (703) 305-2729.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: WIC Local Agency Directory.
    Form Number: FNS-648.
    OMB Number: 0584-0431.
    Expiration Date: 04/30/2014.
    Type of Request: Extension, without change, of a currently approved 
collection.
    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 Report Form FNS-648 to 
inform FNS when a local agency is newly established, closed or changes 
its address. This data is needed to keep the directory current. The 
number of WIC State Agencies reporting remains at 90.
    Respondents: Directors or Administrators of WIC State agencies.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 90 respondents.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 90.
    Estimated Time per Response: 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.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 15.3 hours.

    Dated: December 5, 2013.
Audrey Rowe,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-30331 Filed 12-19-13; 8:45 am]
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