[Federal Register: February 12, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 29)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 8, 1999.
    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), Washington, D.C. 20503 and to 
Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, 
D.C. 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) 720-6746.
    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: SMI Implementation Study Year 2 Data Collection.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0485.
    Summary of Collection: The framework for implementation of the 
School Meals initiative for Healthy Children was initially proposed 
under the Healthy Meals Americans Act of 1994 (PL 103-448), enacted on 
November 2, 1994. The legislation was later amended under the Healthy 
Meals for Children Act of 1996 (PL 104-149), signed May 29, 1996. In 
1993, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched the most far-reaching 
reform of the school lunch program since it was established over a half 
century ago. The central purpose of the reform is to upgrade the 
nutritional content of school meals. The several activities that are 
now underway as part of this reform are collectively termed the 
``School Meals Initiative (SMI).'' This second year study will collect 
and analyze information relating to implementation of the SMI and data 
gathered in a base year survey as well as to other issues pertaining to 
administration of the school-based child nutrition programs 
administered by the USDA. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will 
collect information using a mail and telephone survey to evaluate the 
implementation of the USDA's School Meals Initiative.
    Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information on 
how the regulation is being implemented at the SFA and State level so 
that program improvement can be made. FNS will examine how food service 
operations and activities are affected by the implementation of SMI and 
will examine the role the State Agency has played in assisting public 
SFAs in the selection and implementation of new menu planning systems. 
FNS will used the information in administering implementation of the 
School Meals Initiative and in performing its continuing oversight 
responsibilities. It will also be used by Child Nutrition Programs in 
the states.
    Description of Respondents: Not for-profit institutions; State, 
Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2,039.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Other (One-time).
    Total Burden Hours: 2,014.
Nancy B. Sternberg,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-3451 Filed 2-11-99; 8:45 am]
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