Generic Clearance to Conduct Formative Research

OMB Control No: 0584-0524	ICR Reference No: 200612-0584-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200612-0584-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Clearance to Conduct Formative Research
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/22/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/10/2007
Terms of Clearance: Terms of the previous clearance remain in effect (i.e. FNS will ensure that all formative research conducted will not be duplicative of work conducted by other programs in FNS. Furthermore, FNS will consult with other relevant programs to ensure that individual members of the public are not burdened with participating in multiple collections. FNS will continue to use screening measures when conducting random sampling to ensure that individual members of the public are not included in multiple studies within designated periods of time. FNS will also consult with other relevant programs to ensure that studies are not duplicative, and that outcomes are shared as appropriate). Additionally, FNS agrees to submit individual ICs to OMB as they are implemented, along with all necessary supporting statements and burden estimates. OMB will aim to conclude review within 14 days. However, FNS should not assume individual ICs have received OMB approval until FNS has received such approval explicitly, even after 14 days have elapsed.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2007
Responses	19,000	0	14,680
Time Burden (Hours)	7,008	0	6,166
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Information collection is necessary to obtain formative input on the development of nutrition education materials and related tools for population groups served by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 249 202-215 Name of Law: Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983    PL: Pub.L. 109 - 85 17 Name of Law: Child Nutrition Act of 1966    PL: Pub.L. 108 - 269 17 Name of Law: Food Stamp Act of 1977    PL: Pub.L. 107 - 293 5 Name of Law: Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 38129	07/05/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 232	12/04/2006
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 Formative Research for the Development of Nutrition Education Materials

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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	19,000	14,680	0	0	4,320	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,008	6,166	0	0	842	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: To meet the estimated future demand of FNS formative research needs there is an adjustment increase of 842 hours to the currently approved 6,166 hours for a total of 7,008 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $155,464

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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

Agency Contact: Dawn Wolfgang 703 305-2811 [email protected]

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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: 01/10/2007

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