Federal Register #2026-19548

Request for Comments on USDA Nutrition Program Information Collections

This notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) and National Appeals Division seeks public comments on proposed revisions and extensions to several information collection activities: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) - National Appeals Division - Programs and Services Covered: - National Appeals Division Customer Service Survey - Survey of appellants and producers to assess customer service quality - Estimated 1,200 responses - Turnip the Beet High Quality Summer Meals Program - Voluntary award program recognizing sponsors of high quality, nutritious summer meals under the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Seamless Summer Option (SSO) - Involves submission of applications and menus by sponsors, verification by state agencies, and nomination for bronze, silver, or gold awards - Estimated 252 responses - FNA Quick Response Surveys - Short, rapid-turnaround surveys of State, local, and Tribal agencies and businesses administering nutrition assistance programs (e.g., SNAP, WIC, NSLP, SFSP) - Used to improve program efficiency and responsiveness - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No procurement of products or services; this is an information collection and feedback request - Focus on assessing service quality, meal quality, and program implementation - Data collection supports program evaluation and recognition initiatives - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action

Description

This notice invites the public and agencies to comment on a proposed revision of an information collection related to recognizing nutrition efforts in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Seamless Summer Option (SSO). The Turnip the Beet program is a voluntary award initiative to recognize sponsors providing high quality, nutritious summer meals. Sponsors submit applications and menus to state agencies, which verify eligibility and forward nominations to regional offices. Awards are given at bronze, silver, and gold levels to qualifying sponsors.

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