Under both Foreign Donation of Agricultural Commodities (416(b) and Food for Progress programs) and the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, information will be gathered from applicants desiring to receive grants or cooperative agreements under the programs to determine the viability of requests for resources to implement activities in foreign countries. Applicants that receive grants must submit compliance reports until commodities or local currencies generated from the sale thereof are utilized. Freight forwarders must submit information and certifications regarding their activities and affiliations. Documents are used to develop effective grant or cooperative agreements and assure that statutory requirements and objectives are met.
US Code:
7 USC 1736o-1
Name of Law: Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
US Code:
7 USC 1431
Name of Law: Agricultural Act of 1949
US Code:
7 USC 17360
Name of Law: Food for Progress Act of 1985
This is a reinstatement of a previously approved information collection resulting in a program decrease in burden hours. The reduction in burden hours is attributable to the increased the use of electronic systems and improved clarity in solicitations for proposals that have reduced the submission of low-quality or non-responsive proposals. The electronic system has also reduced redundancy in information collection.
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.
2013 ICR Supporting Statement 06.12.14.doc
A-133 Audit Guidelines.pdf
2013 Burden & Recordkeeping Hours.xlsx
Food Donation Programs (Food for Progress & Section 416(b)) and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program