UNDER 7 CFR PART 226, THE FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE HAS ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENTS TO COLLECT AND VALIDATE PROGRAM INFORMATION TO ENSURE THA THE CACFP BENEFITS ONLY ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND THAT PARTICIPATING STATE AGENCIES, INDEPENDENT INSTRITUTIONS, SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS, AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES CONFORM WITH THE STANDARD IMPOSED UNDER SECTION 17 OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT, AS AMENDED.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.