[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33198-33199]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12259]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 19, 2016.
    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 
are requested regarding (1) 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; (2) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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 regarding this information collection received by June 24, 
2016 will be considered. Written comments 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. 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: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback 
on Agency Service Delivery--FNS.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-NEW.

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    Summary Of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), as 
part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burden, invites the general public to comment on the ``Generic 
Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service 
Delivery '' for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et. seq.). This collection is being developed as part of a 
Federal Government-wide effort to streamline the process for seeking 
feedback from the public on service delivery. This notice announces our 
intent to submit this ``fast track'' collection to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for approval and to solicit comments on 
specific aspects for the proposed information collection.
    Need And Use Of The Information: The proposed information 
collection activity provides a means to garner qualitative customer and 
stakeholder feedback in an efficient and timely manner. By qualitative 
feedback we mean, information that provides useful insights on 
perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield 
quantitative results that can be generalized to the population. This 
feedback will, (1) provide insights into customer or stakeholder 
perceptions, experiences and expectations, (2) provide an early warning 
of issues with service and, (3) focus attention on areas where 
communication, training or changes in operations might improve delivery 
of products or services. This collection will allow for ongoing, 
collaborative and actionable communications between the Agency and its 
customers and stakeholders. It will also allow feedback to contribute 
directly to the improvement of program management.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals and Households, Businesses 
and Organizations, State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 30,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 30,000.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-12259 Filed 5-24-16; 8:45 am]
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