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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 6, 2009.
    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
regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO,
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if
received within 30 days of this notification. 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: Report of School Program Operations.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0002.
    Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service administers
the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, and
the Special Milk Program as mandated by the National School Lunch Act,
as amended, and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended.
Information on school program operations is collected from state
agencies on a monthly basis to monitor and make adjustments to State
agency funding requirements. FNS uses form FNS-10 to collect data
although 100 percent of the information is collected through electronic
means.
    Need and Use of the Information: FNS collects quantity information
from State agencies on the number of meals served under the various
food programs. Information is categorized in a number of areas and
States are asked to provide their estimates along with actual data. FNS
uses the information collected on school operations to assess the
progress of the various programs and to make monthly adjustments to
State agency funding requirements. If the information was not
collected, FNS would be unable to monitor the proper use of program
funds.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 57.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Monthly.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,472.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: Report of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0078.
    Summary of Collection: The Child and Adult Care Food Program is
mandated by Section 17 of the National School Lunch Act, as amended.
Program implementation is contained in 7 CFR part 226. The Food and
Nutrition Service (FNS) collects information using Form FNS-44 to use
in managing the Child and Adult Care Food Program. This report is vital
since it is the only means by which FNS can obtain current information
necessary to make payments to State agency letters of credit, and to
plan for future levels of program funding.
    Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information in
order to analyze progress in the program and to make monthly
adjustments to State agency funding requirements. If data is not
collected FNS would be unable to monitor the proper use of program
funds.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 55.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly; Semi-annually;
Monthly.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,980.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-10958 Filed 5-8-09; 8:45 am]
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