During the review process, we realized that the WIC nutritional risk assessment had not been previously accounted for in the burden estimate for this collection. An estimate for the nutrition assessment has been inputted into the current package, and we are asking FNS during the 3 year approval period to collect data on total burden hours for an applicant to complete a WIC application and be accepted into the program, including on time needed to read any instructions, fill out any forms, travel to a clinic, estimated clinic wait times, and undergo a nutritional assessment. A discussion of these efforts and resulting should be submitted with the next approval package. In addition, we are asking FNS to request public comment on the total WIC application burden, including on the nutritional assessment.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2020
48,798,800
0
54,692,823
4,547,099
0
3,772,598
0
0
0
The Federal regulations governing the WIC Program (7 CFR part 246) require that certain program-related information be collected and that full and complete records concerning WIC operations are maintained. The information reporting and record-keeping burdens are necessary to ensure appropriate and efficient management of the WIC program.
US Code:
42 USC 1786
Name of Law: Child Nutrition Act of 1966
This information collection is currently approved with 3,772,598 burden hours and 54,692,823 responses. FNS estimates that this revision will increase the burden by 774,501 burden hours, but decrease the responses by 5,894,023. The increase is due to both program changes and to administrative adjustments. FNS estimates that 1,199,039 burden hours will be added as a result of adding previously existing programmatic requirements, increased use of technology, streamlining procedures, and changes in the frequency. In addition, FNS estimates that 424,538 hours will be reduced due to decreases in the number of WIC State and local agencies, participants, and vendors. With this revision, FNS estimates that this collection will have 4,547,099 burden hours and 48,798,800 responses.
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.
SupportingStatement.PartA.WIC.ICR.Final.12.15.2020.docx
Copy of Appendix I WIC BurdenTable.Final.12.15.20.xlsx
Appendix B Child Nutrition Act Of 1966_Section 17.pdf
State and Local Agencies