Federal Register #0584-0541

Public Comment Request: SFMNP Information Collection and Reporting Requirements

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on proposed changes to information collection for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). - Government Buyer: - Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), U.S. Department of Agriculture - Scope of Request: - Reinstatement and revision of information collection requirements for SFMNP - Covers reporting and recordkeeping for: - Participant certification - Nutrition education - Authorization and monitoring of local agencies - Financial and participation data - Consolidation of reporting with the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) - Transition from paper coupon systems to electronic benefit systems - Use of Waivers and State Plans (WiSP) application for State Plan submissions - Affected Entities: - State agencies, local agencies, authorized outlets (farmers, farmers markets, roadside stands, CSA programs), and income-eligible seniors - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are mentioned; the notice is focused on administrative and operational data collection for program management.

Description

This notice invites public comment on the reinstatement and revision of information collection requirements related to the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The program involves reporting and recordkeeping burdens necessary for managing participant certification, nutrition education, authorization and monitoring of local agencies, and financial and participation data. The collection aims to improve program efficiency and consolidate reporting with the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

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