Notice2023-26962
Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Connection Resource Sharing Form
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December 8, 2023
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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 public agencies to comment on this proposed revision to the currently approved information collection for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) form FNS-889, "SNAP Education (SNAP-Ed) Connection Resource Sharing Form." This revision to the information collection will improve the submission process by clarifying the information requested for certain fields, thus providing data that is accurate and beneficial to stakeholders using the resource. These updates will also align with the new SNAP-Ed National Program Evaluation and Reporting System (N-PEARS) (OMB Control #0584-0683, expiration 4/30/2026), to ensure consistency with SNAP-Ed specific terms. With this update to form FNS-889, FNS has determined that nutrition and physical activity interventions (i.e., educational materials, curricula, etc.), will no longer be accepted through this information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 235 (Friday, December 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 85579-85581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26962]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Connection Resource Sharing Form
AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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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 revision to the currently approved information
collection for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
form FNS-889, ``SNAP Education (SNAP-Ed) Connection Resource Sharing
Form.'' This revision to the information collection will improve the
submission process by clarifying the information requested for certain
fields, thus providing data that is accurate and beneficial to
stakeholders using the resource. These updates will also align with the
new SNAP-Ed National Program Evaluation and Reporting System (N-PEARS)
(OMB Control #0584-0683, expiration 4/30/2026), to ensure consistency
with SNAP-Ed specific terms. With this update to form FNS-889, FNS has
determined that nutrition and physical activity interventions (i.e.,
educational materials, curricula, etc.), will no longer be accepted
through this information collection.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before February
6, 2024 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to Aurora Calvillo Buffington, Food and
Nutrition Service, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Program
Administration and Nutrition Division, 1320 Braddock Place, 5th Floor,
Alexandria, VA 22314. Comments may also be submitted via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#70031e11005d1514131f1e1e151304191f1e30050314115e171f06"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="47342926376a2223242829292224332e2829073234232669202831">[email protected]</span></a> or through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to
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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 approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of this information collection should be directed to Brittany
Souvenir at 703-305-2808 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#efad9d869b9b8e8196c1bc809a998a81869daf9a9c8b8ec1888099"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="83c1f1eaf7f7e2edfaadd0ecf6f5e6edeaf1c3f6f0e7e2ade4ecf5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on: (a) whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of agency functions, 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 the 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 respond, including the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology.
Title: SNAP-Ed Connection Resource Sharing Form.
Form Number: FNS-889.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0625.
Expiration Date: 06/30/2024.
Type of Request: Revision of currently approved data collection.
Abstract: In 2001, the United States Department of Agriculture's
(USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) established the Food Stamp
Nutrition Connection to improve access to Food Stamp Program Education
resources. In 2008, FNS renamed the website the SNAP-Ed Connection. The
website is developed and maintained at FNS. The SNAP-Ed Connection is a
resource website for SNAP-Ed administrators and educators. SNAP-Ed
personnel use the SNAP-Ed Connection website to locate curricula,
participant materials, nutrition research, administrative documents,
and information regarding SNAP-Ed program development, implementation,
and evaluation. This resource website helps SNAP-Ed personnel find
tools and information needed to implement high-quality evidence-based
obesity prevention programs.
Within SNAP-Ed Connection is the SNAP-Ed Library, an online
database of SNAP-Ed-related materials. SNAP-Ed personnel and other
nutrition and public health agencies use the SNAP-Ed Connection
Resource Sharing Form FNS-889, to voluntarily share information about
resources that can be used to administer, develop, implement, or
showcase SNAP-Ed programs.
Information collected via this form enables FNS to review these
resources for possible inclusion in the SNAP-Ed Library. SNAP-Ed
personnel and other interested parties then search this database via
the SNAP-Ed Connection website <a href="https://snaped.fns.usda.gov">https://snaped.fns.usda.gov</a> to locate
materials of interest. By using this database, SNAP-Ed-funded programs
can share resources, reduce duplication of efforts, and improve program
quality and integrity. SNAP-Ed-funded programs can also learn about
useful nutrition education materials created by other organizations.
Prior to this proposed update, the FNS-889 was used to submit the
following materials to the SNAP-Ed Library: nutrition and physical
activity interventions (i.e., educational materials, curricula, etc.)
appropriate for SNAP-eligible persons; materials related to the
development, implementation, and administration of SNAP-Ed programs
(e.g., staff training materials); and reports or other materials that
demonstrate the effectiveness of SNAP-Ed funded programs.
Moving forward, FNS will no longer accept the submission of
nutrition and physical activity interventions for the SNAP-Ed library
through the SNAP-Ed Connection Resource Sharing Form. FNS will review
and accept nutrition and physical activity interventions during the
biennial SNAP-Ed Toolkit intervention submission process (OMB Control
#0584-0639, expiration 9/30/2024). This change ensures FNS uses the
same submission criteria for interventions submitted to the SNAP-Ed
Library and the SNAP-Ed Toolkit. FNS will conduct a notice and comment
period for an updated SNAP-Ed Toolkit intervention submission process
in Fiscal Year 2024. The FNS-889 will continue to be used for all other
currently accepted materials such as staff training materials and SNAP-
Ed reports. Respondents will provide contact information, ordering
information (if applicable), and information about the resource they
are submitting.
Additionally, respondents will submit the form information through
an online survey and email relevant attachments to the SNAP Program.
This change will allow uninterrupted access to the form as the SNAP-Ed
Connection website undergoes extensive changes and updates, including
enhanced security measures for attachments. Revisions to this form may
add an estimated 5 minutes of burden for respondents.
Revisions to the FNS-889 include updated data elements to clarify
the requested information such as renaming the Format section to
``Resource Type'' and adding ``school/community'' to the ``Garden''
field. The updates also align with N-PEARS for consistent use of terms.
For instance, the form includes the updated field names ``Faith-based
Centers'' and ``Tribes and Tribal Organizations,'' which align with N-
PEARS (OMB Control # 0584-0683, expiration 4/30/2026) and are widely
understood by SNAP-Ed providers.
The following updates to FNS-889 are projected:
Removal of the ``Add another item,'' box used to submit attachments
and replace with instructions to email attachments to the SNAP-Ed
Connection email address.
Removal of the Evidence section.
Removal of seven fields from the Format section: ``Curriculum,''
``Evaluation Tools,'' ``FNS Materials,'' ``Guidance,'' ``PSE Change,''
``SNAP-Ed Toolkit Interventions,'' and ``Social Marketing.''
Addition of Data element: Addition of a field ``Webinar,'' to the
Format section.
Revision of Section title: Retitle Format section to ``Resource
Type.''
Revision of Data element: Revision of field name ``Faith Centers,''
in Setting section to ``Faith-based Centers.''
Revision of Data element: Revision of field name ``Indian
Reservations,'' in Setting section to ``Tribal Reservations.''
Addition of Data element: Addition of language ``school/
community,'' to the field ``Gardens,'' in the Setting section.
Addition of Data element: Addition of four fields ``Tribes and
Tribal Organizations,'' ``Individuals with Disabilities,'' ``People
Experiencing Homelessness,'' and ``Food Pantry Clients,'' to the
Audience section.
Reporting
Affected Public: 19 State, Local and Tribal Agencies and 5
Businesses (for profit and non-profit). Respondents may include SNAP-Ed
State, Local and Tribal Agencies, and others who implement SNAP-Ed or
develop nutrition and public health training materials.
Estimated Number of Respondents: This revised collection is
estimated to receive 24 responses per year. The estimated number of
State, Local and Tribal Agency responses is 19, which is an increase
from the current estimated number of 14. The estimated number of
Businesses is 5, which is a decrease from the current estimated number
of 10. The changes for these estimates are due to assumptions that more
State,
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Local and Tribal Agencies will submit reports and staff training
materials, and less Businesses will respond as interventions are no
longer being accepted through this form.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: This revised
collection is estimated to receive 1.79 responses per respondent which
is a reduction to the current estimated number of 4.44. The estimated
decrease is due to interventions no longer being accepted through this
form.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: This revised collection is
estimated to receive 43 responses, which is a reduction to the current
estimated total annual responses of 111. The estimated decrease in
responses is due to interventions no longer being accepted through this
form.
Estimated Time per Response: The estimated time per response for
this voluntary collection is 0.25 hours (15 minutes), which is an
increase from the current estimated time per response of 0.167 hours
(10 minutes). The estimated increase in time per response is due to the
change of submitting relevant attachments by email instead of through
the database.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: The estimated total
annual burden on respondents for this voluntary collection is 10.75
hours, which is a reduction from the current estimated total annual
burden hours of 18.54. The estimated decrease in total annual burden
hours is due to interventions no longer being accepted through this
form.
See burden estimate table below for details.
Burden Estimate Table
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Total Annual
Respondent category Instruments Number of Frequency of annual Hours per burden
respondents response responses response (hours)
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State, Local or Tribal Agencies SNAP-Ed Connection 19 2 38 0.25 9.50
Resource Sharing
Form.
Business-for-not-for-profit.... SNAP-Ed Connection 5 1 5 0.25 1.25
Resource Sharing
Form.
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Total...................... .................. 24 1.79 43 0.25 10.75
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Tameka Owens,
Assistant Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-26962 Filed 12-7-23; 8:45 am]
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