In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for period
of six months. As soon as possible and no later than the next
request for OMB approval, the agency must update all software to
comport with Federal guidelines for collecting data on race and
ethnicity. They must also verify that the burden estimate accounts
for any burden that might be in gathering the individual data that
is submitted in aggregate form to USDA. Finally, the agency must
clearly specify how the information being collected is used to
evaluate program performance and provide copies of any material or
analysis of program performance that use this data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2005
09/30/2005
56
0
0
69,588
0
0
0
0
0
The EFNEP is a unique program designed
to reach limited resource audiences, especially youth and families
with young children. The objectives are to assist limited resource
families and youth in acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes,
and changed behaviors necessary for nutritionally sound diets, and
to contribute to their personal development and the improvement of
the total family diet, and nutritional well-being. The collection
is necessary for management purposes, obtain diagnostic assessments
of participant needs, and exports summary data for National
assessment of the program's impact.
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.