WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Program Regulations - Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement Part A_FMNP ICR_2024 Renewal_2024 FNS passback 6-24-2024 - F.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-06-27
Appendix N - WIC and FMNP ARPA Waiver Process and Waivers.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-07-08
Appendix M - WIC FMNP SFMNP FY 22 Guidance Package.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-05-15
Appendix L - FMNP-2022-01 Existing Flexibilities to Support Program Operations.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-05-15
Appendix K - Invitation to Comment on Revised FMNP Burden Estimates.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-05-15
Appendix E - FMNP Burden Narrative 2024.04.11.docx Supplementary Document	2024-05-10
Appendix D - FMNP Burden Table 2024 - 2024.04.11.xlsx Supplementary Document	2024-05-10
Appendix C- Child Nutrition Act Of 1966_Section 17.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-26
Appendix B- WIC FMNP Regulations.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-26
Appendix A- WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Act (1992)1.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-05-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3064	WIC Farmers' Market Authorized Outlets and Local Agencies (298) (Business)	Modified
228801	Individuals/Households - Participants	Modified
184656	State Agency (49); Local Agency (696) Other-Appendix F - Consolidated State Plan Guidance	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0447	ICR Reference No: 202405-0584-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202105-0584-005
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No: Renewal 2024
Title: WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Program Regulations - Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/08/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2024
Responses	4,149,392	4,909,194
Time Burden (Hours)	1,175,964	1,640,907
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The federal regulations governing the FMNP program (7 CFR, Part 248) require that certain program-related information be collected and that full and complete records concerning FMNP operations are maintained. The information reporting and record-keeping burdens are necessary to ensure appropriate and efficient management of the FMNP program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1786 (m) Name of Law: Child Nutrition Act of 1966
   PL: Pub.L. 102 - 314 3 Name of Law: WIC Farmer's Market Nutrition Act of 1992
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 84297	12/05/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 51300	06/17/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Individuals/Households - Participants
State Agency (49); Local Agency (696)
WIC Farmers' Market Authorized Outlets and Local Agencies (298) (Business)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	4,149,392	4,909,194	0	-759,802	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,175,964	1,640,907	0	-464,943	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Reduction in the burden hours are due to program changes, resulting from FMNP State agencies transitioning from paper coupon systems to eSolutions and the addition of one existing requirement that has been in use without PRA approval, and program adjustments that account for changes in the number of FMNP participants, FMNP authorized outlets, and FMNP State and local agencies. With this revision, FNS estimates that this collection will have 1,351,492 respondents, 4,149,393.32 responses, and 1,175,964.09 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,162,228

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/08/2024

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