SECTION 3 OF THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT
OF 1966 (P.L. 89-642, AS AMENDED 42 U.S.C. 1773) AUTHORIZES THE
SPECIAL MILK PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN. THE REGULATIONS SUBMITTED WITH
THIS PROPOSAL SET FORTH: (A) POLICIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
PROGRAM BY STATE AGENCIES AND FOR ITS OPERATION BY LOCAL LEVEL
ORGANIZATIONS, AND (B) REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING RECIPIENT
ORGANIZATIONS' APPLICATION FOR THE INITIATION OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS
AND THE RECEIPT OF PROGRAM FUNDS.
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.