SECTION 9 OF THE NAT'L SCHOOL LUNCH
ACT, AS AMENDED BY P.L. 97-35, REQUIRES ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING THE
USDA FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE FREE AND REDUCED PRICE
MEALS OR FREE MILK (AS APPLICABLE) TO NEEDY CHILDREN. PART 245 SETS
FORTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE B STATE ADMINISTERING
AGENCIES AND LOCAL PROGRAM OPERATORS IN DOCUMENTIN THEIR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH ESTAB. CHILDRENS'
ELIGIB. & PROVIDING THE AUTHORIZED PROGRAM BENEFITS.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.