[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 56 (Monday, March 23, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 16273]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05979]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service

7 CFR Parts 210, 215, 220, 226, and 235

[FNS-2019-0007]
RIN 0584-AE67


Simplifying Meal Service and Monitoring Requirements in the 
National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; Extension of 
Comment Period

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: This rulemaking proposes changes to simplify meal pattern and 
monitoring requirements in the National School Lunch and School 
Breakfast Programs. The proposed changes, including optional 
flexibilities, are customer-focused and intended to help State and 
local Program operators overcome operational challenges that limit 
their ability to manage these Programs efficiently. The original 
comment period for this rule ends on March 23, 2020. FNS is extending 
the comment period through April 22, 2020.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on January 
23, 2020 (85 FR 4094) has been extended through April 22, 2020. To be 
assured of consideration, comments must be received on or before April 
22, 2020.

ADDRESSES: The Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, invites interested 
persons to submit written comments on this proposed rule. Comments may 
be submitted in writing by one of the following methods:
     Preferred Method: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Send comments to School Programs Branch, Policy and 
Program Development Division, Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock 
Place, 4th Floor, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
    All written comments submitted in response to this proposed rule 
will be included in the record and will be made available to the 
public. Please be advised that the substance of the comments and the 
identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be 
subject to public disclosure. FNS will make the written comments 
publicly available on the internet via http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina Namian, Chief, School Programs 
Branch, Policy and Program Development Division, Food and Nutrition 
Service, 703-305-2590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is 
reopening the public comment period for this proposed rule, which was 
published on January 23, 2020. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 
outbreaks have had a strong impact on schools, state agencies, 
stakeholders and others who are working tirelessly to ensure children 
receive meals in light of school closures. USDA wants to give these 
parties, and the public at large, additional time to provide feedback 
on these proposed reforms.

     Dated: March 16, 2020.
Pamilyn Miller,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-05979 Filed 3-20-20; 8:45 am]
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