Notice2023-15286
Agency Information Collection Activities: Turnip the Beet! High Quality Summer Meals
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Published
July 19, 2023
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Agriculture DepartmentFood and Nutrition Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This collection is an extension, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval will expire on September 30, 2023, for recognizing program sponsors' nutrition efforts in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Seamless Summer Option (SSO).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15286]
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Federal Register / Vol. 88 , No. 137 / Wednesday, July 19, 2023 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Turnip the Beet! High
Quality Summer Meals
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 public agencies to comment
on this proposed information collection. This collection is an
extension, without change, of a previously approved collection for
which approval will expire on September 30, 2023, for recognizing
program sponsors' nutrition efforts in the Summer Food Service Program
(SFSP) or the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Seamless Summer
Option (SSO).
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 18,
2023.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted in writing by one of the following
methods: Online (preferred): Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, and
follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically;
or Mail: Alice McKenney, Community Meals Policy Division, Child
Nutrition Programs, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock
Place, Alexandria, VA 22314.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for Office of Management and Budget 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 Alice
McKenney, Community Meals Policy Division, Child Nutrition Programs,
USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA
22314; telephone: 703-305-2054.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 shall 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 that were 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.
Title: Turnip the Beet! High Quality Summer Meals Award Program.
OMB Number: 0584-0658.
Expiration Date: 9/30/2023.
Type of Request: Extension, without change, of a currently approved
collection.
Abstract: The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and National
School Lunch Program (NSLP) Seamless Summer Option (SSO) were
established to ensure that children and teens continue to receive
nutritious meals when school is not in session. Turnip the Beet is a
voluntary award initiative to recognize participating sponsoring
organizations (program sponsors) that work hard to offer high quality,
nutritious meals during the summer months.
The purpose of this voluntary recognition initiative is to
encourage Summer Meal Programs' sponsors to offer higher quality,
nutritious meals that make a positive impact on children's healthy
development. This information collection allows the Food and Nutrition
Service (FNS) to more accurately assess the quality of meal service in
order to determine whether the individual sponsor qualifies for
recognition, and at what level.
The Turnip the Beet award is presented at three levels (bronze,
silver, and gold) to sponsors providing meals that are appetizing,
appealing, and nutritious. The award is open to all program sponsors
across the nation who are in good standing, including SFSP sponsors and
NSLP/SSO sponsors. All nominated sponsors must be in compliance with
SFSP or NSLP/SSO regulations, as applicable.
Sponsors may submit a self-nomination or be nominated by another
party. The sponsor or other party must complete and submit a nomination
packet, which includes the short Turnip the Beet Nomination Form, and
submit a one-month menu, to their Summer Meals State agency contact.
Menus should provide sufficient detail to judge whether they meet award
criteria; for example, a menu should describe whether fruits and
vegetables are fresh, frozen, canned or dried, as well as identify
whole grain-rich and local food items. Sponsors may choose to submit
other supporting documents to further demonstrate the quality of their
meals, such as news clips about the program, photos, testimonials, or
invoices of local food purchases.
The nominations will be submitted to State agencies, which have the
discretion to choose their internal submission due dates. The State
agency contacts will ensure the sponsor: (1) participated in SFSP or
SSO in the award year; (2) is in good standing with no major findings
or all corrective actions are complete and implemented; (3) was not
found seriously deficient in the past two years, at the time of the
application, and has never been terminated from the Summer Meal
Programs; and (4) submitted an application that meets meal pattern
requirements. The State agency can also provide an optional statement
of support for the nominee.
All nominations must be forwarded by the State agency contact to
their Regional Office at a set September date following the program
year. FNS will notify the winners in writing early the following
calendar year. Depending on the award level attained, sponsors will
receive a certificate from FNS, will be featured on the USDA blog, or
will be featured on the online Capacity Builder tool as a Turnip the
Beet winner.
Affected Public: Sponsors (businesses); and State agencies (State
governments).
Estimated Number of Respondents: For program year 2024, FNS expects
nominations from 150 sponsors in 36 States, for a total of 186
respondents.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: Sponsors will
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complete one nomination packet for the program year. State agencies
will review each nomination received from sponsors in their respective
States one time; State agencies are expected to receive an average of
4.167 nominations each.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: FNS expects 150 nominations from
sponsors, which will then be reviewed by State agencies. The total
annual responses is 300.
Estimated Time per Response: The estimated time of response varies
from 30 to 60 minutes per nomination, depending on respondent group.
FNS estimates it will take each sponsor approximately 1 hour to
complete the nomination form, compile other supplemental information,
and submit the nomination packet to the State agency. FNS estimates it
will take each reviewing State agency approximately 30 minutes to
review each nomination packet and complete a one-page checklist to
verify that the nominees are eligible for the award. The table below
illustrates the burden on both sponsors and State agencies, with an
average total estimated time of 1.5 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 225 hours. See the
table below for estimated total annual burden for each type of
respondent.
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Estimated avg.
Estimated Responses Total number of Estimated
Respondent number annually per annual hours per total hours
respondents respondent responses response
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Reporting Burden
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Program Sponsors (Businesses)............. 150 1.00 150 1.00 150.00
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State Agency Employees.................... 36 4.1666667 150 0.50 75.00
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Total Reporting Burden................ 186 ............ 300 .............. 225.00
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Tameka Owens,
Assistant Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-15286 Filed 7-18-23; 8:45 am]
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