THE FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE
REGIONAL OFFICES ADMINISTER THE SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN
NONPROFIT PRIVATE SCHOOLS OR PUBLIC OR NONPROFIT PRIVATE
RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS IF THE STATE AGENCY IS
PROHIBITED BY LAW FROM DISBURSING FEDERAL FUNDS PAID TO SUCH
SCHOOLS. THE APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION (FNS-66) AND AGREEMENT
BETWEEN SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITY AND USDA (FNS-67) ARE THE FORMS USED
BY THE REGIONAL OFFICES TO ADMINISTER THE NATIONAL
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.