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

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September 28, 2022

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Agriculture DepartmentFood and Nutrition Service

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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.

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58769-58770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2268434f4b430c6450434c494e4b4c62575146430c454d54"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93d9f2fefaf2bdd5e1f2fdf8fffafdd3e6e0f7f2bdf4fce5">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> and <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#763b170304131318583a0f121918360305121758111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="80cde1f5f2e5e5eeaeccf9e4efeec0f5f3e4e1aee7eff6">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Comments will also
be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4208232f2b236c0430232c292e2b2c02373126236c252d34"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4309222e2a226d0531222d282f2a2d03363027226d242c35">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

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]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P

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