81 FR 20524 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems; Approval of Information Collection Request

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 68 (April 8, 2016)

Page Range		20524-20525
FR Document		2016-08031

The final rule entitled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems was published on January 19, 2016. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) cleared the associated information collection requirements (ICR) on March 10, 2016. This document announces approval of the ICR.

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 68 (Friday, April 8, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-08031]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service

7 CFR Parts 271, 272 and 275

[FNS-2011-0035]
RIN 0584-AD86


Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Review of Major 
Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems; Approval 
of Information Collection Request

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule; notice of approval of Information Collection 
Request (ICR).

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SUMMARY: The final rule entitled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
Program: Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management 
Evaluation Systems was published on January 19, 2016. The Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) cleared the associated information 
collection requirements (ICR) on March 10, 2016. This document 
announces approval of the ICR.

DATES: The ICR associated with the final rule published in the Federal 
Register on January 19, 2016, at 81 FR 2725, was approved by OMB on 
March 10, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Rose Conroy, Chief, Program 
Design Branch, Program Development Division, Food and Nutrition 
Service, USDA, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, 
(703) 305-2803, or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The final rule entitled Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program: Review of Major Changes in Program Design 
and Management Evaluation Systems was published on January 19, 2016. 
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) cleared the associated 
information collection requirements (ICR) on March 10, 2016. This 
document announces approval of the ICR. The ICR for this rule approved 
the creation of a new information collection, which has been assigned 
the OMB Control Number 0584-0579.

    Dated: March 31, 2016.
Audrey Rowe,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-08031 Filed 4-7-16; 8:45 am]
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OPM noted its continuing use of the in in four places within the definition of Pub. L. 103–103; subpart K also issued under
loco parentis standard described in spouse to make clear that, for purposes Pub. L. 105–18, 111 Stat. 158; subpart L also
Administrator’s Interpretation No. of the FMLA entitlement, the marriage issued under 5 U.S.C. 6387 and Pub. L. 103–
3, 107 Stat. 23; and subpart M also issued
2010–3 in the Supplementary need only have been valid in a State at under 5 U.S.C. 6391 and Pub. L. 102–25, 105
Information to the proposed rule under the point in time that the ceremony took Stat. 92.
the section, ‘‘Children of Same-Sex place. We believe that the verb tense ■ 2. In § 630.1202, the definitions of
Couples,’’ which referenced OPM’s used in the definition provides the parent and spouse are revised and the
August 31, 2010, memorandum titled needed clarity on this point where definition of State is added in
Interpretation of ‘Son or Daughter’ applicable. Therefore, we are not alphabetical order to read as follows:
Under the Family and Medical Leave adopting this suggestion.
Act. (See CPM 2010–15 at https:// We made a minor editorial change to § 630.1202 Definitions.
www.chcoc.gov/content/interpretation- the definition of spouse (changing ‘‘was * * * * *
‘‘son-or-daughter’’-under-family-and- valid’’ to ‘‘is valid’’ in subparagraph (2)) Parent means a biological, adoptive,
medical-leave-act.) As noted in the to conform to the definition used by step, or foster father or mother, or any
memorandum, Administrator’s DOL in its title I regulations. We also individual who stands or stood in loco
Interpretation No. 2010–3 applies only made a minor change to the wording of parentis to an employee meeting the
to title I of FMLA; however, OPM has the definition of parent to ensure definition of son or daughter below.
adopted the interpretation to also apply coverage not only of individuals who This term does not include parents ‘‘in
to employees covered by title II of stood in loco parentis to an employee law.’’
FMLA. The memorandum specifies how but also of individuals who still stand * * * * *
individuals may be determined to stand in loco parentis to an employee. Spouse, as defined in the statute,
in loco parentis and that neither the law Because OPM received no comments means a husband or wife. For purposes
nor OPM regulations restrict the number requiring further changes to the of this definition, husband or wife refers
of parents a child may have under definitions provided in the proposed to the other person with whom an
FMLA. rule, we are adopting the definitions as individual entered into marriage as
Two commenters asked that OPM final. defined or recognized under State law
consider amending the definition of for purposes of marriage in the State
parent to extend eligibility to parents- Executive Order 13563 and Executive where the marriage was entered into or,
in-law. The definition of parent in the Order 12866 in the case of a marriage entered into
regulations derives from the statutory The Office of Management and Budget outside of any State, if the marriage is
definition at 5 U.S.C. 6381(3). Inclusion has reviewed this rule in accordance valid in the place where entered into
of parents-in-law would require a with E.O. 13563 and 12866. and could have been entered into in at
statutory change; therefore, it is outside least one State. This definition includes
the scope of these regulations. Regulatory Flexibility Act
an individual in a same-sex or common
Three commenters noted that the I certify that this regulation will not law marriage that either:
phrase ‘‘in a same-sex or common law have a significant economic impact on (1) Was entered into in a State that
marriage’’ used in the definition of a substantial number of small entities recognizes such marriages, or
spouse could be interpreted as because it will apply only to Federal (2) If entered into outside of any State,
excluding same-sex common law agencies and employees. is valid in the place where entered into
marriages. We do not see the need to and could have been entered into in at
deviate from DOL’s definition on this List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 630
least one State.
point. The definition uses the term Government employees. State means any State of the United
‘‘common law marriage’’ without U.S. Office of Personnel Management. States or the District of Columbia or any
exclusion; therefore, it applies to all Beth F. Cobert, Territory or possession of the United
common law marriages, including same- Acting Director. States.
sex common law marriages. * * * * *
Additionally, OPM’s October 21, 2013, Accordingly, OPM amends 5 CFR part [FR Doc. 2016–08081 Filed 4–7–16; 8:45 am]
memorandum (cited above in the 630 as follows:
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Background section) makes clear that
same-sex spouses in common law PART 630—ABSENCE AND LEAVE
marriages are included in the definition ■ 1. The authority citation for part 630 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
of spouse. continues to read as follows:
One commenter said the Federal Food and Nutrition Service
Government should take legislative Authority: 5 U.S.C. 6311; § 630.205 also
issued under Pub. L. 108–411, 118 Stat 2312;
action to meet the needs of working § 630.301 also issued under Pub. L. 103–356, 7 CFR Parts 271, 272 and 275
families excluded by FMLA because of 108 Stat. 3410 and Pub. L. 108–411, 118 Stat
the business-size threshold and [FNS–2011–0035]
2312; § 630.303 also issued under 5 U.S.C.
employee tenure and hours-worked 6133(a); §§ 630.306 and 630.308 also issued RIN 0584–AD86
requirements. These exclusions do not under 5 U.S.C. 6304(d)(3), Pub. L. 102–484,
apply to Federal employees covered by 106 Stat. 2722, and Pub. L. 103–337, 108 Stat. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
title II of FMLA and, regardless, 2663; subpart D also issued under Pub. L. Program: Review of Major Changes in
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legislation is outside the scope of the 103–329, 108 Stat. 2423; § 630.501 and Program Design and Management
regulations. The same commenter subpart F also issued under E.O. 11228, 30 Evaluation Systems; Approval of
FR 7739, 3 CFR, 1974 Comp., p. 163; subpart Information Collection Request
expressed the need for paid family G also issued under 5 U.S.C. 6305; subpart
leave. FMLA does not authorize paid H also issued under 5 U.S.C. 6326; subpart AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service,
family leave; therefore, this comment is I also issued under 5 U.S.C. 6332, Pub. L. USDA.
outside the scope of the regulations. 100–566, 102 Stat. 2834, and Pub. L. 103– ACTION: Final rule; notice of approval of
A Federal agency suggested adding 103, 107 Stat. 1022; subpart J also issued Information Collection Request (ICR).
‘‘at the time of the marriage ceremony’’ under 5 U.S.C. 6362, Pub. L 100–566, and

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SUMMARY: The final rule entitled the continental United States. As a ensure the safe importation into the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance condition of entry, the fruit will have to continental United States of fresh
Program: Review of Major Changes in be produced in accordance with a Andean blackberry and raspberry fruit
Program Design and Management systems approach that includes from Ecuador.
Evaluation Systems was published on requirements for importation in In the proposed rule, we noted that
January 19, 2016. The Office of commercial consignments from a pest the PRA rated three plant pests as
Management and Budget (OMB) cleared free production site within a certified having a high pest risk potential for
the associated information collection low pest prevalence area for fruit flies, following the pathway of fresh Andean
requirements (ICR) on March 10, 2016. and pest monitoring and trapping. The blackberry and raspberry fruit from
This document announces approval of fruit will also have to be accompanied Ecuador into the continental United
the ICR. by a phytosanitary certificate issued by States: Anastrepha fraterculus (South
DATES: The ICR associated with the final the national plant protection American fruit fly), Ceratitis capitata
rule published in the Federal Register organization of Ecuador bearing an (Mediterranean fruit fly, or Medfly), and
on January 19, 2016, at 81 FR 2725, was additional declaration stating that the Copitarsia decolora, a moth.
approved by OMB on March 10, 2016. consignment was produced and We determined in the PRA that
prepared for export in accordance with measures beyond standard port of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the requirements of the systems arrival inspection will adequately
Mary Rose Conroy, Chief, Program
approach. This action will allow for the mitigate the risks posed by these plant
Design Branch, Program Development
importation of fresh Andean blackberry pests and proposed a systems approach
Division, Food and Nutrition Service,
and raspberry fruit from Ecuador while that includes requirements for
USDA, 3101 Park Center Drive,
continuing to provide protection against importation in commercial
Alexandria, Virginia 22302, (703) 305– the introduction of quarantine pests into
2803, or SNAPMajorChange@ consignments from a pest free
the continental United States. production site within a certified low
fns.usda.gov.
DATES: Effective May 9, 2016. pest prevalence area for fruit flies, pest
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The final FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. monitoring, and pest trapping. We also
rule entitled Supplemental Nutrition Claudia Ferguson, M.S., Senior proposed that the fruit be imported in
Assistance Program: Review of Major Regulatory Policy Specialist, Regulatory commercial consignments only and
Changes in Program Design and Coordination and Compliance, Imports, accompanied by a phytosanitary
Management Evaluation Systems was Regulations and Manuals, PPQ, APHIS, certificate issued by the national plant
published on January 19, 2016. The (301) 851–2352; email: protection organization (NPPO) of
Office of Management and Budget Claudia.Ferguson@aphis.usda.gov. Ecuador stating that the consignment
(OMB) cleared the associated was produced and prepared for export
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
information collection requirements in accordance with the systems
(ICR) on March 10, 2016. This document Background approach.
announces approval of the ICR. The ICR Under the regulations in ‘‘Subpart- We solicited comments concerning
for this rule approved the creation of a Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56– our proposal for 60 days ending June 23,
new information collection, which has 1 through 319.56–74, referred to below 2015. We received five comments
been assigned the OMB Control Number as the regulations), the Animal and during the comment period from
0584–0579. Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) members of the public and an employee
Dated: March 31, 2016. of the U.S. Department of Agriculture of a foreign NPPO. The comments are
Audrey Rowe, prohibits or restricts the importation of discussed below.
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. fruits and vegetables into the United
States from certain parts of the world to General Comments
[FR Doc. 2016–08031 Filed 4–7–16; 8:45 am]
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prevent plant pests from being Two commenters stated that the
introduced into and spread within the importation of fresh Andean blackberry
United States. and raspberry fruit into the continental
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE On April 24, 2015, we published in United States should not be allowed due
the Federal Register (80 FR 22927– to the associated plant pest risk. One of
Animal and Plant Health Inspection 22930, Docket No. APHIS–2014–0085) a these commenters added that
Service proposal 1 to amend the regulations to production of blackberry and raspberry
allow importation of Andean blackberry fruit in the United States, along with
7 CFR Part 319 (Rubus glaucus Benth) and raspberry existing import agreements with other
(Rubus idaeus Linnaeus) fruit into the countries, renders importation of
[Docket No. APHIS–2014–0085] continental United States from Ecuador Andean blackberry and raspberry fruit
RIN 0579–AE04 subject to a systems approach. We also from Ecuador unnecessary.
prepared a pest risk assessment (PRA) We are making no changes in
Importation of Fresh Andean and a risk management document response to these comments. Under the
Blackberry and Raspberry Fruit From (RMD). The PRA evaluates the risks Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et
Ecuador Into the Continental United associated with the importation of fresh seq.), we have the authority to prohibit
States Andean blackberry and raspberry fruit or restrict the importation of plants and
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from Ecuador into the continental plant products only when necessary to
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health
United States. The RMD draws upon the prevent the introduction into, or
Inspection Service, USDA.
findings of the PRA to determine the dissemination of plant pests or noxious
ACTION: Final rule. phytosanitary measures necessary to weeds within, the United States. We
SUMMARY: We are amending the fruits 1 To view the proposed rule, supporting
have determined that fresh Andean
and vegetables regulations to allow the documents, and the comments we received, go to
blackberry and raspberry fruit from
importation of fresh Andean blackberry http://www.regulations.gov/ Ecuador may be safely imported into the
and raspberry fruit from Ecuador into #!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2014-0085. continental United States under the

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; notice of approval of Information Collection Request (ICR).
Dates		The ICR associated with the final rule published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2016, at 81 FR 2725, was approved by OMB on March 10, 2016.
Contact		Mary Rose Conroy, Chief, Program Design Branch, Program Development Division, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, (703) 305-2803, or [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 20524
RIN Number		0584-AD86
CFR Citation		7 CFR 271 7 CFR 272 7 CFR 275

81 FR 20524 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems; Approval of Information Collection Request

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFood and Nutrition Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 68 (April 8, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service