Notice2024-25833
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comments Requested: USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form (FNS 543)
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November 7, 2024
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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 is a revision of a currently approved information collection form that organizations fighting hunger and poverty fill out to keep their information up to date for use by the general public.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 216 (Thursday, November 7, 2024)]
[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: 2024-25833]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comments Requested:
USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form (FNS 543)
AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Department of Agriculture
(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 is a revision of a
currently approved information collection form that organizations
fighting hunger and poverty fill out to keep their information up to
date for use by the general public.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before January 6, 2025.
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 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.
Comments may be sent to: Jimmy Nguyen, Food and Nutrition Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1320 Braddock Place, 7th Floor,
Alexandria, VA 22314. Comments may also be submitted via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98d2f1f5f5e1b6d6ffede1fdf6d8fef6ebb6edebfcf9b6fff7ee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d69cbfbbbbaff898b1a3afb3b896b0b8a5f8a3a5b2b7f8b1b9a0">[email protected]</span></a>. Comments will also be accepted through the
Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, and
follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically.
Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.
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 Jimmy
Nguyen at 703-305-2530.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form.
Form Number: FNS-543.
OMB Number: 0584-0474.
Expiration Date: 4/30/2025.
Type of Request: Revised Collection.
Abstract: Section 26(d) of the Richard B. Russell National School
Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769g (d)) (the Act), which was added to the Act
by section 123 of Public Law 103-448 on November 2, 1994, mandated that
FNS enter into a contract with a non-governmental organization to
establish and maintain an information clearinghouse (named ``USDA
National Hunger Clearinghouse'' or ``Clearinghouse'') for groups that
assist low-income individuals or communities regarding nutrition
assistance programs or other assistance. Section 26(d) of this Act was
most recently amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024
(Pub. L. 118-42) on March 9, 2024, to extend funding for the
Clearinghouse through fiscal year 2024. FNS recently awarded another
five-year contract (one year with four options) to the hunger advocacy
organization Hunger Free America on May 17, 2024. Hunger Free America
has had this contract since 2015.
The Clearinghouse includes a database of non-governmental,
grassroots organizations in the areas of hunger and nutrition, along
with a mailing list to communicate with these organizations. These
organizations provide their information and Clearinghouse staff use
that information to provide the public with information about where
they can get food assistance. Previously, the Clearinghouse used a form
(FNS-543) that was downloaded from the Clearinghouse website, filled
out, and submitted back to the Clearinghouse to enter into the
database. For the past several years, however, the Clearinghouse has
been using an electronic form (available at <a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/4821149">https://www.tfaforms.com/4821149</a>) which automatically links to the Clearinghouse's database.
This new process reduces burden on organizations, by avoiding the need
for them to download the FNS-543 form, fill it out, and then submit it
to the Clearinghouse; and for Clearinghouse staff, as they no longer
need to manually enter the information. FNS acknowledges that the
online form the Clearinghouse currently uses does not have the required
burden information and OMB approval although many elements from the
approved form are present on the online form. FNS will ensure that
appropriate burden and OMB approval information is added to the online
form. Information was obtained from the Clearinghouse to provide
estimates for future collections and the following information was
determined:
Affected Public: Respondent groups identified include (1) Food
banks--Not for Profit, and (2) Other Not For Profit. Most of these
groups are organizations providing nutrition assistance services to the
public.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: Each respondent is
expected to only participate in one survey.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 600.
Estimated Time per Response: 4 minutes (0.0667 hours).
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,401.20 minutes
(40.02 hours).
See the table below for estimated total annual burden for each type
of respondent.
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Responses Total Estimated avg.
Estimated annually annual number of Estimated
Respondent number per responses hours per total hours
respondent respondent (Col. bxc) response (col. dxe)
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Reporting Burden
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Food Banks (Not for Profit)................. 400 1 400 0.0667 26.86
Other Not For Profit........................ 200 1 200 0.0667 13.34
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Total Reporting Burden.................. 600 ........... 600 .............. 40.02
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Tameka Owens,
Acting Administrator and Assistant Administrator, Food and Nutrition
Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-25833 Filed 11-6-24; 8:45 am]
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