Federal Register #2026-19556

Information Collection for Quick Response Surveys in Nutrition Assistance Programs

The Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its information collection activities for nutrition assistance programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) - Purpose: - Collect current information through short, quick-turnaround surveys - Target respondents: State, local, and Tribal agencies and businesses participating in nutrition assistance programs - Programs Covered: - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - National School Lunch Program (NSLP) - School Breakfast Program (SBP) - Special Milk Program (SMP) - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) - Summer EBT (SEBT) - Team Nutrition - Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program - Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) - USDA Foods in Schools - Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) - The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) - Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Services Requested: - Information collection via quick response surveys - Estimated 39,252 annual responses, with an average response time of 14 minutes - No specific OEMs or vendors identified; this is not a procurement of products or services - Unique Requirements: - Surveys are designed for rapid turnaround to inform program administration and policy - Clearance period is three years, with up to three surveys per respondent per year

Description

This notice invites public comment on a proposed revision of an information collection to conduct short, quick-turnaround surveys of State and local agencies providing food, education, and other services in various nutrition assistance programs administered by the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA). The programs covered include SNAP, WIC, NSLP, SBP, SMP, FFVP, SFSP, SEBT, Team Nutrition, Farm to School, CACFP, USDA Foods in Schools, FDPIR, TEFAP, and CSFP. The surveys aim to collect current information rapidly to improve program administration and policy implementation. Respondents include State, local, and Tribal government agencies and businesses involved in these programs.

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