The information
collection provisions associated with the NPRM for race/ethnicity
data collections are not approved at this time. FNS is examining
public comment in response to this NPRM. The preamble to the final
rule will address how the agency has addressed comments related to
minimizing the burden of this collection while maximizing its
utility.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2003
02/28/2006
07/31/2004
2,939
0
2,939
6,595
0
0
0
0
0
The FNS-191 is used by CSFP local
agencies to report racial/ethnic data on participants. The FNS-101
is used by FDPIR and FSP agencies to report racial data. The data
is used to monitor compliance with Civil Rights Act.
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.