Burden Narrative - Local Wellness Policy

Estimate of the Information Collection Burden for the

LOCAL SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY IMPLEMENATION UNDER THE HEALTHLY, HUNGER-FREE ACT of 2010

This document explains the calculation of the information collection burden for the Local School Wellness Policy Proposed Rule, as submitted for a new collection.

AFFECTED PUBIC: LOCAL EDUATIONAL AGENCIES

PUPLIC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

1. Section 210.30(a) requires that each LEA must establish a local wellness policy for all participating schools.

FNS estimates that there are 20,858 LEAs that will each file 5 reports annually for a total of 104,290 responses (20,858 X 5 = 104,290). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 1 resulting in estimated total burden hours of 104,290.

2. Section 210.30(e)(2), (d)(2), and (d)(3) state that each LEA is required to report schools annual progress towards meeting wellness policy goals, objectives and benchmarks and make report available to public.

FNS estimates that there are 20,858 LEAs that will each file 5 reports annually for a total of 104, 290 responses (20,858 X 5 = 104,290). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 1 hour resulting in estimated total burden hours of 104,290.

3. Section 210.30(e)(3), (d)(3), and (e)(4) state that each LEA is required to conduct triennial assessments and make results available to public and to make updates and modifications to policies as needed.

As triennial assessments are required, FNS estimates that there are 6,952 LEAs (20,858/3) that will each file 1 report annually for a total of 6,952 responses. The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 1 hour resulting in estimated total burden hours of 6,952 (6,952 X 1 = 6,952).

RECORDKEEPING

1. Section 210.30(f) requires that LEAs must retain records demonstrating compliance with the local school wellness requirements.

FNS estimates that there are 20,858 LEAs that will each file 5 reports annually for a total of 104,290 responses (20,858 X 5 = 104,290). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is .25 resulting in estimated total burden hours of 26,072.5 (104,290 X .25 = 26,072.5).