This information is required to administer, operate and document results and compliance of the general and special cash assistance and donations of foods States and participating schools receive for the National School Lunch Program.
The increase in the burden hours is due to an adjustment change in the number of SFAs and schools participating in the NSLP. The number of SFAs increased by 148 from 20,710 to 20,858. The number of schools increased by 1,349 from 100,398 to 101,747.
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.