[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 244 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65339-65340]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-27443]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request--Generic Clearance To Conduct Formative Research or
Development of Nutrition Education and Promotion Materials and Related
Tools and Grants for FNS Population Groups
AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice invites the general public and other interested parties to
comment on a proposed information collection. This collection is an
extension of a currently approved collection. This information
collection will conduct research in support of FNS' goal of delivering
science-based nutrition education to targeted audiences. This
information collection will also conduct research that will assist FNS
in identifying effective design and implementation approaches to use to
develop and assess grants. From development through testing of
materials and tools with the target audience, FNS plans to conduct data
collections that involve formative research including focus groups,
interviews (dyad, triad, telephone, etc.), surveys and Web-based
collection tools.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 19,
2019.
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 has 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; (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 use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology.
Comments may be sent to Rachelle Ragland-Greene, Food and Nutrition
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room
1014, 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
written comments will be open for public inspection at the Office of
the Food and Nutrition Service during regular business hours (8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) at 3101 Park Center Drive,
Alexandria, Virginia 22302, Room 1014.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All
comments will be a matter of public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information
should be directed to Rachelle Ragland-Greene at 703-305-2586.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Generic Clearance to Conduct Formative Research for
Development of Nutrition Education, Promotion Materials and Related
Tools, and Grants for FNS Population Groups.
OMB Number: 0584-0524.
Expiration Date: September 30, 2019.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: This information collection is based on Section 19 of the
Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1787), Section 5 of the Richard
B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1754) and Section 11(f)
of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). This request for
approval of information collection is necessary to obtain input into
the development of nutrition education interventions for population
groups served by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
Service (USDA-FNS). FNS also uses this collection to obtain input that
can be used to develop and assess grants. Interventions need to be
designed so that they can be delivered through different types of media
and in a variety of formats for diverse audiences.
FNS develops a variety of resources to support nutrition education
and promotion activities. These resources are designed to convey
science-based, behavior-focused nutrition messages about healthy eating
and physical activity to children and adults eligible to participate in
FNS nutrition assistance programs and to motivate them to consume more
healthful foods as defined by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
(DGA). This includes education materials, messages, promotion tools and
interventions for the diverse population served by the Federal
nutrition programs as well as WIC, Team Nutrition, Food Distribution
and other programs.
Obtaining formative input and feedback is fundamental to FNS'
success in delivering science-based nutrition messages and reaching
diverse segments of the population in ways that are meaningful and
relevant. This includes conferring with the target audience,
individuals who serve the target audience, and key stakeholders on the
communication strategies and interventions that will be developed and
on the delivery approaches that will be used to reach consumers. The
formative research and testing activities described will help in the
development of effective education and promotion tools and
communication strategies. Collection of this information will increase
FNS' ability to formulate nutrition education interventions that
resonate with the intended target population, particularly low-income
families.
FNS also uses formative input and feedback to determine how best to
develop and assess grants so that grant recipients can successfully
meet their goals under these grants. To do this, FNS confers with grant
recipients to obtain input regarding their experiences, expectations,
challenges, and lessons learned while implementing the grant.
Formative research methods and information collection will include
focus groups, interviews (dyad, triad, telephone, etc.), surveys and
Web-based data collection. The data obtained will provide input
regarding the potential use of materials and products during both the
developmental and testing stages, in addition to the development of
grants. Key informant interviews will be conducted in order to
determine future nutrition education and grant needs, tools and
dissemination strategies. This task involves collecting a diverse array
of information from a variety of groups including: People familiar with
the target audiences; individuals delivering nutrition
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education intervention materials and projects; program providers at
State and local levels; program participants; grant recipients, and
other relevant informants associated with FNS programs.
Findings from all data collection will be included in summary
reports submitted to USDA-FNS. The reports will describe the data
collection methods, findings, conclusions, implications, and
recommendations for the development and effective dissemination of
nutrition education materials and related tools for FNS population
groups. There will be no specific quantitative analysis of data. No
attempt will be made to generalize the findings to be nationally
representative or statistically valid. There are no recordkeeping or
third party disclosure burden requirements.
Reporting Burden
FNS estimates the total annual burden hours are 16,003 x 3 year
approval for a total of 48,010 burden hours for 3 years. Additionally,
the total annual responses are 34,166.66 x 3 year approval for a total
of 102,500 total responses for 3 year approval. See the 3 year approval
estimates below.
Affected Public: State, Local and Tribal Government; Individuals
and Households; and Business or Other for Profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 102,500 respondents.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1 response.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 102,500.
Estimate of Time per Respondent: .46839024 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Reporting Burden Hours: 48,010 hours.
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Estimated
Estimated Responses Total annual average number Estimated
Collection instruments number annually per responses of hours per total hours
respondents respondent response
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Focus Group Screeners........... 10,000 1 10,000 0.167 1,670
Interview Screeners/Surveys..... 5,000 1 5,000 0.167 835
Focus Groups.................... 5,500 1 5,500 2.00 11,000.00
Intercept Interviews............ 5,000 1 5,000 0.50 2,500.00
Dyad/Triad Interviews........... 2,000 1 2,000 1.00 2,000.00
Telephone Interviews............ 10,000 1 10,000 0.25 2,500.00
Surveys......................... 10,000 1 10,000 0.50 5,000.00
Web-based Collections........... 40,000 1 40,000 0.50 20,000.00
Confidentiality Agreements...... 15,000 1 15,000 0.167 2,505.00
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Total Reporting Burden...... 102,500 1 102,500 .468 48,010
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Dated: December 11, 2018.
Brandon Lipps,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-27443 Filed 12-19-18; 8:45 am]
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