80 FR 42469 - Notice of Intent To Request Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Economic Research Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 137 (July 17, 2015)
Economic Research Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 137 (July 17, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-17585 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 137 (Friday, July 17, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 42469-42470] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-17585] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Economic Research Service Notice of Intent To Request Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Economic Research Service ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) implementing regulations, this notice announces the Economic Research Service's (ERS) intention to request renewal of approval for an annual information collection on supplemental food security questions in the Current Population Survey (CPS), commencing with the December 2016 survey. These data will be used: To monitor household-level food security and food insecurity in the United States; to assess food security and changes in food security for population subgroups; to assess the need for, and performance of, domestic food assistance programs; to improve the measurement of food security; and to provide information to aid in public policy decision making. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 15, 2015 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Alisha Coleman-Jensen, Food Assistance Branch, Food Economics Division, Economic Research Service, Room 5-233A, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Mail Stop 1800, Washington, DC 20050-1800. Submit electronic comments to [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alisha Coleman-Jensen at the address in the preamble. Tel. 202-694-5456. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement. OMB Number: 0536-0043. Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2016. Type of Request: Intent To Seek Approval To Extend an Information Collection for 3 Years. Abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) and OMB regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the ERS intention to request renewal of approval for an annual information collection. The U.S. Census Bureau will supplement the December CPS, beginning in 2016, with questions regarding household food shopping, use of food and nutrition assistance programs, food sufficiency, and difficulties in meeting household food needs. A similar supplement has been appended to the CPS annually since 1995. The last collection was in December 2014. ERS is responsible for conducting studies and evaluations of the Nation's food and nutrition assistance programs that are administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), U.S. Department of Agriculture. In Fiscal Year 2014, the Department spent over $104 billion to ensure access to nutritious, healthful diets for all Americans. The Food and Nutrition Service administers the 15 food assistance programs of the USDA including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called the Food Stamp Program, the National School Lunch Program, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). These programs, which serve 1 in 4 Americans, represent our Nation's commitment to the principle that no one in our country should lack the food needed for an active, healthy life. They provide a safety net to people in need. The programs' goals are to provide needy persons with access to a more nutritious diet, to improve the eating habits of the Nation's children, and to help America's farmers by providing an outlet for the distribution of food purchased under farmer assistance authorities. The data collected by the food security supplement will be used to monitor the prevalence of food security and the prevalence and severity of food insecurity among the Nation's households. The prevalence of these conditions as well as year-to-year trends in their prevalence will be estimated at the national level and for population subgroups. The data will also be used to monitor the amounts that households spend for food and their use of community food pantries and emergency kitchens. These statistics along with research based on the data will be used to identify the causes and consequences of food insecurity, and to assess the need for, and performance of, domestic food assistance programs. The data will also be used to improve the measurement of food security and to develop measures of additional aspects and dimensions of food security. This consistent measurement of the extent and severity of food insecurity will aid in policy decision-making. The supplemental survey instrument was developed in conjunction with food security experts nationwide as well as survey method experts within the Census Bureau and was reviewed in 2006 by the Committee on National Statistics of the National Research Council. This supplemental information will be collected by both personal visit and telephone interviews in conjunction with the regular monthly CPS interviewing. Interviews will be conducted using Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) and Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) methods. Authority: Legislative authority for the planned data collection is H.R. 2642, Sec. 4023 (1) of the Agricultural Act of 2014. This section authorizes officials and contractors acting on behalf of the Secretary to cooperate with States, State agencies, local agencies, institutions, facilities such data consortiums, and contractors to conduct program research and evaluations of programs authorized under the Agricultural Act. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this data collection is estimated to average 7.2 minutes (after rounding) for each household that responds to the labor force portion of the CPS. The estimate is based on the number of households that were asked each question in recent survey years (2013 and 2014) and typical reading and response times for the questions. Respondents: Individuals or households. Estimated Total Number of Respondents: 53,657. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 6,450 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Alisha Coleman- Jensen at the address in the preamble. Comments: 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 will 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 used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of [[Page 42470]] appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments should be sent to the address in the preamble. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Signed at Washington, DC, July 1, 2015. 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Implementing Procedures (7 CFR part Abstract: In accordance with the data will also be used to improve the
372). Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. measurement of food security and to
Done in Washington, DC, this 13th day of L. 104–13) and OMB regulations at 5 develop measures of additional aspects
July 2015. CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, and dimensions of food security. This
Jere L. Dick, 1995), this notice announces the ERS consistent measurement of the extent
intention to request renewal of approval and severity of food insecurity will aid
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service. for an annual information collection. in policy decision-making.
The U.S. Census Bureau will The supplemental survey instrument
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supplement the December CPS, was developed in conjunction with food
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beginning in 2016, with questions security experts nationwide as well as
regarding household food shopping, use survey method experts within the
of food and nutrition assistance Census Bureau and was reviewed in
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
programs, food sufficiency, and 2006 by the Committee on National
Economic Research Service difficulties in meeting household food Statistics of the National Research
needs. A similar supplement has been Council. This supplemental information
Notice of Intent To Request Renewal of appended to the CPS annually since will be collected by both personal visit
a Currently Approved Information 1995. The last collection was in and telephone interviews in conjunction
Collection December 2014. with the regular monthly CPS
ERS is responsible for conducting interviewing. Interviews will be
Economic Research Service
AGENCY: studies and evaluations of the Nation’s conducted using Computer Assisted
Notice and request for
ACTION: food and nutrition assistance programs Personal Interview (CAPI) and
comments. that are administered by the Food and Computer Assisted Telephone Interview
Nutrition Service (FNS), U.S. (CATI) methods.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Department of Agriculture. In Fiscal Authority: Legislative authority for
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Year 2014, the Department spent over the planned data collection is H.R. 2642,
Office of Management and Budget $104 billion to ensure access to Sec. 4023 (1) of the Agricultural Act of
(OMB) implementing regulations, this nutritious, healthful diets for all 2014. This section authorizes officials
notice announces the Economic Americans. The Food and Nutrition and contractors acting on behalf of the
Research Service’s (ERS) intention to Service administers the 15 food Secretary to cooperate with States, State
request renewal of approval for an assistance programs of the USDA agencies, local agencies, institutions,
annual information collection on including the Supplemental Nutrition facilities such data consortiums, and
supplemental food security questions in Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly contractors to conduct program research
the Current Population Survey (CPS), called the Food Stamp Program, the and evaluations of programs authorized
commencing with the December 2016 National School Lunch Program, and under the Agricultural Act.
survey. These data will be used: To the Special Supplemental Nutrition Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
monitor household-level food security Program for Women, Infants, and burden for this data collection is
and food insecurity in the United States; Children (WIC). These programs, which estimated to average 7.2 minutes (after
to assess food security and changes in serve 1 in 4 Americans, represent our rounding) for each household that
food security for population subgroups; Nation’s commitment to the principle responds to the labor force portion of
to assess the need for, and performance that no one in our country should lack the CPS. The estimate is based on the
of, domestic food assistance programs; the food needed for an active, healthy number of households that were asked
to improve the measurement of food life. They provide a safety net to people each question in recent survey years
security; and to provide information to in need. The programs’ goals are to (2013 and 2014) and typical reading and
aid in public policy decision making. provide needy persons with access to a response times for the questions.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be more nutritious diet, to improve the Respondents: Individuals or
received by September 15, 2015 to be eating habits of the Nation’s children, households.
assured of consideration. and to help America’s farmers by Estimated Total Number of
providing an outlet for the distribution Respondents: 53,657.
ADDRESSES: Address all comments
of food purchased under farmer Estimated Total Annual Burden on
concerning this notice to Alisha
assistance authorities. Respondents: 6,450 hours. Copies of this
Coleman-Jensen, Food Assistance
The data collected by the food information collection can be obtained
Branch, Food Economics Division,
security supplement will be used to from Alisha Coleman-Jensen at the
Economic Research Service, Room 5–
monitor the prevalence of food security address in the preamble.
233A, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Comments: Comments are invited on:
and the prevalence and severity of food
Mail Stop 1800, Washington, DC 20050– (a) Whether the proposed collection of
insecurity among the Nation’s
1800. Submit electronic comments to information is necessary for the proper
households. The prevalence of these
acjensen@ers.usda.gov. performance of the functions of the
conditions as well as year-to-year trends
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: in their prevalence will be estimated at Agency, including whether the
Alisha Coleman-Jensen at the address in the national level and for population information will have practical utility;
the preamble. Tel. 202–694–5456. subgroups. The data will also be used to (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: monitor the amounts that households estimate of the burden of the proposed
Title: Current Population Survey Food spend for food and their use of collection of information, including the
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Security Supplement. community food pantries and validity of the methodology and
OMB Number: 0536–0043. emergency kitchens. These statistics assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance
Expiration Date of Approval: January along with research based on the data the quality, utility, and clarity of the
31, 2016. will be used to identify the causes and information to be collected; (d) ways to
Type of Request: Intent To Seek consequences of food insecurity, and to minimize the burden of the collection of
Approval To Extend an Information assess the need for, and performance of, information on those who are to
Collection for 3 Years. domestic food assistance programs. The respond, including through the use of
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appropriate automated, electronic, Description of Information Collection (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
mechanical, or other technological Title: Measurement Service (MS) agency’s estimate of the burden of the
collection techniques or other forms of Records. collection of information including the
information technology. OMB Control Number: 0560–0260. validity of the methodology and
Comments should be sent to the Expiration Date: 12/31/2015. assumptions used;
address in the preamble. All responses Type of Request: Extension. (3) Evaluate the quality, utility, and
to this notice will be summarized and Abstract: When a producer requests a clarity of the information technology;
included in the request for OMB measurement of acreage or production and
approval. All comments will also (4) Minimize the burden of the
from FSA, the producer uses the form
become a matter of public record. information collection on those who
FSA–409 (Measurement Service (MS)
respond through the use of appropriate
Signed at Washington, DC, July 1, 2015. Record) to make the request, which
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
Greg Pompelli, requires a measurement fee to be paid
other technological collection
Associate Administrator. to FSA.
techniques or other forms of information
The form is manual. The types of MS
[FR Doc. 2015–17585 Filed 7–16–15; 8:45 am] technology.
being performed are currently at the All comments received in response to
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Land (Office or Field) and Commodity this notice, including names and
Bin. Using the FSA–409 to make a addresses where provided, will be made
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE request, the producer provides FSA: the a matter of public record. Comments
farm serial number, program year, farm will be summarized and included in the
Farm Service Agency location, contact person, and type of request for OMB approval of the
service request (acreage or production). information collection.
Information Collection; Measurement The MS procedure is done in
Service (MS) Records accordance with 7 CFR part 718. FSA is Val Dolcini,
using the collected information to fulfill Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA. producers’ measurement request and to [FR Doc. 2015–17586 Filed 7–16–15; 8:45 am]
ACTION: Notice; request for comments. ensure that measurements are accurate. BILLING CODE 3410–05–P
A producer will use the FSA–409 to
SUMMARY: In accordance with the request and receive certain MS
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the information from FSA and provide it to DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is FSA at the time of applying for certain
requesting comments from all interested program benefits. The MS information Food and Nutrition Service
individuals and organizations on an includes, but is not limited to,
extension of a currently approved measuring land and crop areas, National School Lunch, Special Milk,
information collection associated with quantities of farm-stored commodities, and School Breakfast Programs,
the MS Records. and appraising the yields of crops in the National Average Payments/Maximum
field. Reimbursement Rates
DATES: We will consider comments that
we receive by September 15, 2015. The formula used to calculate the AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service,
total burden hours is ‘‘the estimated USDA.
ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit average time per response (including ACTION: Notice.
comments on this notice. In your travel time)’’ times ‘‘the total estimated
comments, include date, volume and annual response.’’ SUMMARY: This Notice announces the
page number, the OMB Control Number, Estimate of Annual Burden: Public annual adjustments to the ‘‘national
and the title of the information reporting burden for the collection of average payments,’’ the amount of
collection of this issue of the Federal information is estimated to average 15 money the Federal Government
Register. You may submit comments by minutes per response. The travel time, provides States for lunches, afterschool
any of the following methods: which is included in the total annual snacks and breakfasts served to children
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to burden, is estimated to be 1 hour per participating in the National School
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the respondent. Lunch and School Breakfast Programs;
online instructions for submitting Respondents: Producers. to the ‘‘maximum reimbursement rates,’’
comments. Estimated Number of Respondents: the maximum per lunch rate from
• Mail: Clay Lagasse, Common 135,000. Federal funds that a State can provide
Provisions Section, Production Estimated Number of Responses per a school food authority for lunches
Emergencies and Compliance Division, Respondent: 1. served to children participating in the
USDA, FSA, Farm Programs, 1400 Estimated Total Annual of Responses: National School Lunch Program; and to
Independence Avenue SW., Mail Stop 135,000. the rate of reimbursement for a half-pint
0517, Washington, DC 20250–0517. Estimated Average Time per of milk served to non-needy children in
You may also send comments to the Response: 1.25 hours. a school or institution which
Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Estimated Total Annual Burden participates in the Special Milk Program
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Hours: 168,750 hours. for Children. The payments and rates
Office of Management and Budget, We are requesting comments on all are prescribed on an annual basis each
aspects of this information collection to July. The annual payments and rates
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Washington, DC 20503. Copies of the
information collection may be requested help us: adjustments for the National School
by contacting Clay Lagasse at the above (1) Evaluate whether the proposed Lunch and School Breakfast Programs
address. collection of information is necessary reflect changes in the Food Away From
for the proper performance of the Home series of the Consumer Price
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clay functions of the agency, including Index for All Urban Consumers. The
Lagasse, (202) 205–9893. whether the information will have annual rate adjustment for the Special
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: practical utility; Milk Program reflects changes in the
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