This information
collection request is approved consistent with ERS' memo's of 5/3
& 5/4/2001, and 5/2/2001 conference call with OMB. Further, ERS
agrees to the following terms of clearance: (1) ERS will only
report the results of this study based upon data from the entire
sample. No conclusions will be drawn or reported from subgroup
analysis due to small sample size. (2) ERS agrees that data
collected from the plate waste portion of the study will be tested
to determine the validity of plate waste methodology in the context
of "Offer vs. Serve."
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2004
05/31/2004
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This study will collect detailed
information on the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) operations
and administration, and learn more about possible factors that
contribute to low participation levels. Such knowledge will help
determine whether future changes in SFSP policy are
warranted.
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.