[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58769-58770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-20964]


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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 November 28, 
2022.

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 Jamia Franklin and Maureen Lydon, Planning 
and Regulatory Affairs Office, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, 1320 Braddock Place, 5th floor, Alexandria, 
VA 22314. Comments may also be sent via email to 
[email protected] and [email protected]. 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All 
comments will be a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of this information collection should be directed to Jamia 
Franklin at (703) 305-2403 or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Generic Clearance to Conduct Formative Research or 
Development of Nutrition Education, Promotion Materials and Related 
Tools, and Grants for FNS Population Groups.
    OMB Number: 0584-0524.
    Expiration Date: December 31, 2022.
    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 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

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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 a total of 46,823 
burden hours for 3 years. Additionally, the total annual responses are 
a total of 120,710 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: 120,710 respondents.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1 response.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 120,710.
    Estimate of Time per Respondent: .39 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Reporting Burden Hours: 46,823 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...........          11,250               1          11,250            0.25           2,813
Interview Screeners/Surveys.....          22,500               1          22,500            0.25           5,625
Focus Groups....................           6,750               1           6,750               2          13,500
Intercept Interviews............           2,000               1           2,000             0.5           1,000
Dyad/Triad Interviews...........           3,000               1           3,000            1.00           3,000
Telephone Interviews............          13,500               1          13,500             0.5           6,750
Surveys.........................           7,000               1           7,000             0.5           3,500
Web-based Collections...........           4,500               1           4,500             0.5           2,250
Confidentiality Agreements......          30,000               1          30,000           0.167           5,010
Forms (web-based consumer                 20,210               1          20,210           0.167           3,375
 feedback, response, pre/post-
 test forms, etc.)..............
3-Year Total Reporting Burden...         120,710               1         120,710             .39          46,823
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Tameka Owens,
Assistant Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-20964 Filed 9-27-22; 8:45 am]
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