SECTION 13 OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL
LUNCH ACT (PL97-3 AND 96-499) AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZES THE SUMMER
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN. THE REGULATION SUBMITTED WITH
THIS CLEARANCE SETS FORTH THE REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PROGRAM. STATES AND INSTITUTIONS MUST KEEP
ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS TO ENABLE THE SECRETARY
TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION AND THE
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.