WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence

OMB Control No: 0584-0591	ICR Reference No: 202302-0584-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202009-0584-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No: Renewal 2023
Title: WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/06/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2023
Responses	328	358
Time Burden (Hours)	514	574
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Section 231 of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA), requires the USDA to implement a program to recognize exemplary breastfeeding support practices at WIC local agencies and clinics. Therefore, FNS is developing the Breastfeeding Award of Excellence to recognize and celebrate local agencies that provide exemplary breastfeeding programs and support services.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 296 231 Name of Law: Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010    US Code: 42 USC 1787 Name of Law: Child Nutrition Act of 1966

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:
	88 FR 27857	05/03/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 75537	11/03/2023
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 WIC Local Agency Applications - Non-Profit Organizations WIC Local Agency Applications and State Agency Evaluations - SLT

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	328	358	0	0	-30	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	514	574	0	0	-60	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: Reduction in burden is due to adjustments in the number of estimated respondents who choose to participate in the data collection. These estimates are based on historical numbers; therefore, FNS has adjusted our methodology to determine eligible local WIC agencies that will apply for an annual award.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,444

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

Agency Contact: Dionne Duncan-Hughes 703 648-7181 [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: 11/06/2023

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