School Nutrition Study

OMB Control No: 0584-0481	ICR Reference No: 199703-0584-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: School Nutrition Study
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/21/1997
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/25/1997
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved under the following conditions: (1) FCS agrees to include an analysis of student intake in the planned Program Operations study to be conducted in the next year. To the extent possible, upon completion of the Program Operations study, FCS agrees to analyze and report on the impact of changes to the school meals on student eating habits. (2) FCS agrees to add a limited number of questions to this survey to guage the School Food Service Manager impression of student reaction to changes in school meals. FCS shall submit these questions for OMB review and approval prior to proceeding further with this study. (3) Provided that FCS has a sufficient sample size of schools using Nutrient Standard Menu Planning (NSMP) and the original food-based meal patterns, FCS agrees to analyze the differences between schools using the different methods.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2000	05/31/2000
Responses	1,581	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	9,482	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study will examine the food and nutrient composition of NSLP/SBP meals to determine progress towards the 1995 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Findings will be compared with findings from the 1992 SNDA study.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name School Nutrition Study

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,581	0	0	1,581	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,482	0	0	9,482	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 03/25/1997

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