National Universal Product Code (NUPC) Database

OMB Control No: 0584-0552	ICR Reference No: 201202-0584-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200805-0584-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Universal Product Code (NUPC) Database
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 05/07/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/27/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2012
Responses	39,480	0	39,480
Time Burden (Hours)	1,938	0	1,938
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The NUPC will serve as a repository of Universal Product Codes pertaining to WIC Program foods. The NUPC will be accessible on a voluntary basis for manufacturers to electronically submit product information for consideration for inclusion in WIC State agency food lists. The system will automatically screen products for compliance with minimum Federal regulatory requirments.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 108 - 265 2507 and Name of Law: Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act 2004

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:
	76 FR 59379	09/26/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 59	03/27/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name NUPC-WIC State Agency Users (Business) NUPC-Manufacturers and WIC Authorized Vendors

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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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Forms

Short Statement: This is a revision of a currently approved data collection. FNS has modified the NUPC database concept of operations to better meet the needs of WIC State agencies. During the initial database design phase, FNS relied upon State agencies and food manufacturers to enter several data elements for each food item which would eventually be used to populate the NUPC database. This process was later found to be labor intensive and caused numerous inconsistencies in the data. FNS revised the concept and intends to hire a contractor to serve as the single point of entry for all data entering the NUPC database rather than relying on State agencies and food manufacturers to populate the database. As a result of program changes, the revised concept of operations is expected to reduce the annual reporting and recordkeeping hour burden by 1,373 hours (from 1,938 hours to 565 hours per year).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $811,231

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Rachelle Greene 7036050038 [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: 03/27/2012

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