[Federal Register: December 27, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 247)] [Notices] [Page 72311] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr27de99-42] ======================================================================== Notices Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. ======================================================================== [[Page 72311]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Forms 83-1, Federal-State Special Supplemental Food Program Agreement AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) intention to request OMB review of the Federal-State Special Supplemental Food Program Agreement. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 25, 2000. ADDRESSES: Send comments and requests for copies of this information collection to: Patricia Daniels, Director, Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. 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 will have 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 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval, and will become a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Daniels, (703) 305-2746. Supplementary Information Title: Federal-State Special Supplemental Food Program Agreement. OMB Number: 0584-0332. Expiration Date: 12-31-99. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The Agreement is the contract between USDA and WIC State agency which empowers the Department to release funds to the State agency for the administration of the WIC or Farmer's Market Nutrition Program in the jurisdiction of the State in accordance with the provisions of 7 CFR Part 246. The Agreement requires the signature of the agency official and includes a certification/assurance regarding drug-free workplace, a certification regarding lobbying and a disclosure of lobbying activities. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .25 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Respondents: The Chief Health Officer of the State agency or Chief Executive Officer of the State. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100 respondents. Estimated Number of Responses Per Respondent: One. Estimated Time per Response: .25 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 25 hours. Dated: December 7, 1999. Samuel Chambers, Jr., Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. 99-33204 Filed 12-23-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-U