SECTION 7 OF THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT
OF 1966 (P.L. 89-642), AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZES USDA TO PROVIDE
FEDERAL FUNDS TO STATE AGENCIES FOR THE COSTS THEY INCUR
ADMINISTERING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, SCHOOL BREAKFAST
PROGRAM, SPECIAL MILK PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND CHILD CARE FOOD
PROGRAM. PART 235 SETS FORTH RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR USE BY
STATE AGENCIES IN ACCOUNTING FOR
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.