Attachment B. Estimate of the Information Collection Burden for OMB Control Number 0584- 0610 in the National School Lunch Program
Estimate of the Information Collection Burden for
OMB Control Number 0584-0006 associated with the Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule (which is part of the rule-related information collection under OMB Control Number 0584-0610)
This document explains the calculation of the information collection burden for the OMB Control Number 0584-0610 for the Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule and the merging of the requirements into OMB Control Number 0584-0006.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
AFFECTED PUBLIC: STATE AGENCIES (SAs)
Section 210.18(i)(3) requires SAs to provide written notification to SFAs of review findings, corrective actions, deadlines for completion, and potential fiscal action with grounds and right to appeal. FNS estimates there are 56 SAs that will each file 68 reports annually for a total of 3,808 responses (56 x 68 = 3,808). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 8 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 30,464 (3,808 x 8 = 30,464). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 30,464 burden hours. Once the requirements and burden from this new collection are merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006 (7 CFR PART 210 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM), FNS estimates that this final rule will reduce the burden hours by 20,160 hours, from 50,624 to 30,464 hours. It will also reduce the responses by 2,520 responses, from 6,328 to 3,808 responses. This reduction is due to a program change reducing the frequency of the administrative review cycle.
Section 210.19(f) requires the SA to provide the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) SA with a list of all NSLP schools in which at least 50% of the children are eligible for free or reduced price meals. FNS estimates that 56 SAs will each file 1 report annually for an estimated number of responses of 56 (56 x 1 = 56). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 2 hours resulting in estimated total annual burden hours of 112 (56 x 2 = 112). There is no change in burden.
Section 210.20(a)(7) requires SAs to report to FNS the results of schools’ compliance with the food safety inspection requirement (i.e., number of inspections). FNS estimates there are 56 SAs that will each file 1 report annually for a total of 56 responses (56 x 1 = 56). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 1.5 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 84 (56 x 1.5 = 84). There is no change in burden.
The final rule amends the requirements found at Section 210.5(d)(2)(ii) (now at Section 210.5(d)(3)) that SAs submit a quarterly report to FNS (via FPRS) detailing the disbursement of performance-based reimbursement to SFAs by changing the frequency of the report to annually. FNS estimates that there are 56 SAs that will each file 1 report annually for a total of 56 responses (56 x 1=56). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 14 (56 x 0.25=14). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 14 burden hours and 56 responses. Once the requirements and burden from this new collection are merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will reduce the burden hours by 42 hours, from 56 to 14 hours. The final rule will also reduce the responses by 168 responses, from 224 to 56 responses. This reduction is due to a program change reducing the frequency of this report.
Sections 210.18 (c-h) require the SA to complete Administrative Reviews. FNS estimates there are 56 SAs that will each file approximately 113 reports annually for a total of 6,347 responses (56 x 113.339 = 6,347). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 47.5 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 301,482 (6,347 x 47.5 = 301,482). There is no change in burden.
The final rule adds a requirement at Section 210.18(c)(2) that State agencies with a review cycle longer than 3 years must submit a plan to FNS describing the criteria that it will use to identify high-risk SFAs for targeted follow-up reviews. FNS estimates there are 56 SAs that will each file 1 report for a total of 56 responses (56 x 1=56). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 8 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 488 (56 x 8 = 448). This is a new information requirement resulting from this final rule and is expected to be a one-time burden. FNS may delete or further reduce this burden after all of the State agencies file their plans, depending on whether changes to the existing plans need to be made or any new plans need to be developed. When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 448 burden hours and 56 responses. Once this requirement and its associated burden is merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will add 448 hours and 56 responses to OMB’s inventory due to a program change.
This final rule adds a specific requirement to Section 210.21(h), that State agencies complete procurement training requirements annually. FNS estimates that each of the 56 SAs will complete procurement training requirements annually, for a total of 56 responses annually (56 X 1 = 56). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 1 hour resulting in estimated total burden hours of 56 (56 X 1 = 56). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 56 burden hours and 56 responses. Once this requirement and its associated burden is merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will add 56 hours and 56 responses to OMB’s inventory due to a program change.
Section 210.26(b)(4) requires that State agencies notify SFAs of fines and specific violations or actions that constituted the fine, and of appeal rights and procedures, and submit a copy of the notice to FNS. FNS estimates that each of the 56 State agencies will notify SFAs of fines, specific violations, actions that constituted the fine, appeal rights, and procedures, and submit a copy of the notice to FNS 0.09 times, for a total of 5.04 notifications annually (56 X 0.09 = 5.04). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 3 hours, resulting in estimated total burden hours of 15.12 (5.04 x 3 = 15.12). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 15.12 burden hours and 5.04 responses. Once this requirement and its associated burden is merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will add 15.2 hours and 5.04 responses to OMB’s inventory due to a program change.
Note: The ICR for the proposed rule had added an increase of 7,056 burden hours due to a program change at 210.19(a)(5) regarding cost reimbursable contracts between SFAs and food service management companies. These burden hours are being removed from this ICR, as this provision has been removed from the final rule due to FNS wanting to take more time to work on this provision based on public comments received.
AFFECTED PUBLIC: SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITIES (SFAs)/LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES (LEAs)
Section 210.9(b)(21) requires SFAs to provide the SA with a list of all schools with at least 50% of enrolled children determined eligible for free or reduced price meals as of the last day of October and, upon request, the attendance boundaries for those schools. FNS estimates 19,019 SFAs will each file 1.25 report annually for a total of 23,774 responses (19,019 x 1.25 = 23,774). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 5,943 (23,774 x 0.25 = 5,943). There is no change in burden.
Section 210.9(c)(7) requires SFAs to conduct reviews of each afterschool care program that participates in the NSLP. FNS estimates 6,314 SFAs will each file 2 responses annually for a total of 12,628 responses (6,314 x 2 = 12,628). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 3,157 (12,628 x 0.25 = 3,157). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(a)(1) and 210.8(b)&(c) require SFAs to submit to the SA monthly claims for reimbursement and numbers of enrolled children by category for the month of October. FNS estimates 19,019 SFAs will each file 10.15 reports annually for a total of 193,043 responses (19,019 x 10.15 = 193,043). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 1 hour resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 193,043 (193,043 x 1 = 193,043). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(a)(2)&(4), 210.9(a)&(b), and 210.7(d)(2) require SFAs to submit an application to the SA for a school to operate the Program, specify commodity preference, and enter into an agreement with the SA, including an annual attestation of compliance with meal pattern and nutrition requirements. FNS estimates there are 19,019 SFAs that will each file 1 report annually for a total of 19,019 responses (19,019 x 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in estimated total annual burden hours of 4,755 (19,019 x 0.25 = 4,755). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(a)(3) and 210.18(j)(2) require SFAs to submit to the SA a written response to reviews documenting corrective action taken for Program deficiencies. FNS estimates 3,804 SFAs will each file 1 report annually for a total of 3,804 responses (3,804 X 1 = 3,804). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 8 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 30,430 (3,804 x 8 = 30,430) When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 30,430 burden hours and 3,804 responses. Once the requirements and burden from this new collection are merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will reduce the burden hours by 20,290 hours, from 50,720 to 30,430 hours and the responses by 2,536 responses, from 6,340 to 3,804 responses. This reduction is due to a program change reducing the frequency of the administrative review cycle.
Section 210.15(a)(7) requires SFAs to report to the SA the number of food safety inspections obtained by each school. FNS estimates 19,019 SFAs will each file 1 report annually for a total of 19,019 responses (19,019 x 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 30 minutes (0.50 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 9,510 (19,019 x 0.5 = 9,510). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(a)(8) and 210.14(e)(7) require SFAs to report to the SA the prices of paid lunches for each school. FNS estimates 19,019 SFAs will each file 1 report annually for a total of 19,019 responses (19,019 x 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 4,755 (19,019 x 0.25 = 4,755). There is no change in burden.
Section 210.21(h) requires that SFAs complete procurement training requirements annually. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs will complete procurement training requirements annually, for a total of 19,019 records annually (19,019 X 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 1 hour and 15 minutes (1.25 hours) resulting in estimated total burden hours of 23,774 (19,019 x 1.25 = 23,774). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 23,774 burden hours and 19,019 responses. Once this requirement and its associated burden is merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will add 23,774 hours and 19,019 responses to OMB’s inventory due to a program change.
Section 210.26(b)(5) states that SFAs may appeal State agency's determination of violations and fines. SFAs must submit to the State agency any pertinent information, explanation, or evidence addressing the Program violations identified by the State agency. Any school food authority seeking to appeal the State agency determination must follow State agency appeal procedures. FNS estimates that 5 SFAs will appeal the State agency's determination of violations and fines, for a total of 5 records annually (5 X 1 = 5). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 8 hours resulting in estimated total burden hours of 40 (5 X 8 = 40). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 40 burden hours and 5 responses. Once this requirement and its associated burden is merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will add 40 hours and 5 responses to OMB’s inventory due to a program change.
AFFECTED PUBLIC: SCHOOLS
Section 210.13(b) requires schools to post the most recent food safety inspection and provide a copy upon request. FNS estimates that 96,860 schools will each file 2 reports annually for a total estimated number of responses of 193,720 (96,860 x 2 = 193,720). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 6 minutes (0.10 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 19,372 (193,720 x 0.1 = 19,372). There is no change in burden.
RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
AFFECTED PUBLIC: STATE AGENCIES (SA)
Section 210.18(h)(2)(iv) requires each SA to ensure that the LEA and SFA comply with the nutrition standards for all competitive food and maintain records documenting compliance. FNS estimates that 56 SAs will each maintain 68 records annually for a total estimated number of records of 3,808 (56 x 68 = 3,808). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 952 (3,808 x 0.25 = 952). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 952 burden hours and 3,808 responses. Once the requirements and burden from this new collection are merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will reduce the burden hours by 630 hours, from 1,582 to 952 hours and the responses by 2,520 responses, from 6,328 to 3,808 responses. This reduction is due to a program change reducing the frequency of the administrative review cycle.
Sections 210.20(b)(1)&(2), 210.23(c), and 210.5 require the SA to maintain accounting records and source documents to control the receipt, custody, and disbursement of Federal NSLP funds, including documentation to support all SFA claims paid by the SA (FNS-10). FNS estimates that 56 SAs will each file 340 reports annually for a total estimated number of records of 19,040 (56 x 340 = 19,040). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 3 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 57,120 (19,040 x 3 =57,120). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.20(b)(3) and 210.17(g)&(h) require the SA to maintain documentation to support the amount of State funds reported (FNS-13) for State revenue matching requirements. FNS estimates that 56 SAs will each file 1 report annually for a total estimated number of records of 56 (56 x 1 = 56). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 1 hour resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 56 (56 x 1 = 56). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.20(b)(6); 210.18(o)(f)(k)(l)(m); and 210.23(c) require the SA to maintain records of all reviews and audits (including Program violations, corrective action, fiscal action, and withholding of payments). The currently approved burden for this activity is 50,638. FNS estimates that there are 56 SAs that will each file 68 records annually for a total of 3,808 records (56 X 68 = 3,808). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 8.00214 hours resulting in a revised estimated total annual burden hours of 30,472 hours. (3,808 x 8.00214 = 30,472). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 30,472 burden hours and 3,808 responses. Once the requirements and burden from this new collection are merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will reduce the burden hours by 20,166 hours, from 50,638 to 30,472 hours and the responses by 2,520 responses, from 6,328 to 3,808 responses. This reduction is due to a program change reducing the frequency of the administrative review cycle.
Sections 210.20(b)(7); 210.19(c); and 210.18(o) require the SA document fiscal action taken to disallow improper claims submitted by SFAs, as determined through claims processing, reviews, and USDA audits. FNS estimates that there are 56 SAs that will each file 68 records annually for a total of 3,808 records (56 x 68 = 3,808). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 30 minutes (0.50 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 1,904 hours (3,808 x 0.5 = 1,904). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 1,904 burden hours and 3,808 responses. Once the requirements and burden from this new collection are merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will reduce the burden hours by 1,260 hours, from 3,164 to 1,904 hours and the responses by 2,520 responses, from 6,328 to 3,808 responses. This reduction is due to a program change reducing the frequency of the administrative review cycle.
Sections 210.18(c-h) require the SA to complete and maintain documentation used to conduct Administrative Reviews. FNS estimates there are 56 SAs that will each file 68 reports annually for a total of 3,808 responses (56 x 68 = 3,808). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 30 minutes (.50 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 1,904 (3,808 x .5 = 1,904). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 1,904 burden hours and 3,808 responses. Once the requirements and burden from this new collection are merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will reduce the burden hours by 1,269 hours, from 3,173 to 1,904 hours and the responses by 2,520 responses, from 6,328 to 3,808 responses. This reduction is due to a program change reducing the frequency of the administrative review cycle.
Section 210.18(c) requires the SA to complete and maintain documentation used to conduct targeted Follow Up Administrative Review. FNS estimates there are 56 SAs that will each file 23 reports annually for a total of 1,288 responses (56 x 23 = 1,288). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 16 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 20,608 (1,288 x 16 = 20,608). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 20,608 burden hours and 1,288 responses. Once this requirement and its associated burden is merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will add 20,608 hours and 1,288 responses to OMB’s inventory due to a program change.
Section 210.15(b)(8) requires that State agencies maintain records to document compliance with the procurement training requirements. FNS estimates that each of the 56 State agencies will maintain 1 record to document compliance with the procurement training requirements, for a total of 56 records annually (56 X 1 = 56). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in estimated total burden hours of 14 (56 X 0.25 = 14). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 14 burden hours and 56 responses. Once this requirement and its associated burden is merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will add 14 hours and 56 responses to OMB’s inventory due to a program change.
Section 210.26(b) requires that State agencies maintain records related to fines and specific violations. FNS estimates that each of the 56 State agencies will maintain 0.09 records to related fines and specific violations, for a total of 5.04 records annually (56 X 0.09 = 5.04). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in estimated total burden hours of 1.26 hours (5.04 X 0.25 = 1.26). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 1.26 burden hours and 5.04 responses. Once this requirement and its associated burden is merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will add 1.26 hours and 5.04 responses to OMB’s inventory due to a program change.
Sections 210.20(b)(10) and 210.19(b) require the SA to maintain records on the annual food preference survey of SFAs and prepare and forward to the SA distributing agency information on schools eligible to receive USDA donated foods. FNS estimates that 56 SAs will each file 1 report annually for an estimated number of responses of 56 (56 x 1 = 56). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 3 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 168 (56 x 3 = 168). There is no change in burden.
Section 210.20(b)(11) requires SAs to maintain records supplied by SFAs of food safety inspections obtained by schools. FNS estimates that 56 SAs will each file 340 reports annually for a total estimated number of responses of 19,040 (56 x 340 = 19,040). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in estimated total annual burden hours of 4,760 (19,040 x 0.25 = 4,760). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.20(b)(12) and 210.14(e)(7) require SAs to maintain records of paid reimbursable lunch prices obtained from SFAs (FNS-828). FNS estimates that 56 SAs will each file 340 reports annually for a total estimated number of responses of 19,040 (56 x 340= 19,040). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 12 minutes (0.2 hours) resulting in estimated total annual burden hours of 3,808 (19,040 x 0.2 = 3,808). There is no change in burden.
Section 210.20(b)(14) requires SAs to maintain records to demonstrate compliance with the professional standards for State directors of school nutrition programs. FNS estimates that 56 State agencies will each file 1 record annually for a total estimated number records of 56 (56 X 1 = 56). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 14 (56 X .25 = 14). There is no change in burden.
AFFECTED PUBLIC: SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITIES (SFAs)/LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES (LEAs)
Section 210.21(h) requires that SFAs maintain document compliance with the procurement training requirements. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs will maintain document compliance with the procurement training requirements, for a total of 19,019 records annually (19,019 X 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in estimated total burden hours of 4,755 hours (19,019 X 0.25 = 4,755). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 4,755 burden hours and 19,019 responses. Once this requirement and its associated burden is merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will add 4,755 hours and 19,019 responses to OMB’s inventory due to a program change.
Section 210.9(b)(19) requires SFAs to maintain names of children currently approved for free meals through direct certification with supporting documentation. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs will each file 4 reports annually for a total estimated number of records of 76,076 (19,019 x 4 = 76,076). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 39 minutes (0.65 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 49,449 (76,076 x 0.65 = 49,449). There is no change in burden.
Section 210.11(b)(2) requires LEAs and SFAs to be responsible for maintaining records documenting compliance with the nutrition standards for all competitive food available for sale to students. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs will each file 1 record annually for a total estimated number of records of 19,019 (19,019 x 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 20 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 380,380 (19,019 x 20 = 380,380). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(b)(1) and 210.8(a)(5) require SFAs to maintain documentation of participation data by school, each month’s Claim for Reimbursement, and all data used in the claims review process. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs will each file 10 records annually for a total estimated number of records of 190,190 (19,019 x 10 = 190,190). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 5 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 950,950 (190,190 x 5 = 950,950). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(b)(2) and 210.7(d)(2) require SFAs to maintain production and menu records and documentation to support performance-based cash assistance and the attestation of compliance. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs that will each file 1 record annually for a total estimated number of records of 19,019 (19,019 x 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 4,755 (19,019 x 0.25 = 4,755). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(b)(4) and 210.9(b)(18&20) require SFAs to maintain currently approved and denied applications for free and reduced priced meals. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs will each file 1 record annually for a total estimated number of records of 19,019 (19,019 x 1 = 19,019). The estimate average number of burden hours per record is 2 hours and 40 minutes (2.66 hours) resulting in estimated total annual burden hours of 50,591 (19,019 x 2.66 = 50,591). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(b)(6) and 210.14(e) require SFAs to maintain records to document compliance with reporting lunch prices to the SA. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs will each file 1 report annually for a total estimated number of records of 19,019 (19,019 x 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 5 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 95,095 (19,019 x 5 = 95,095). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(b)(7) and 210.14(f) require SFAs to maintain records to document compliance with revenue from nonprogram foods. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs will each file 1 report annually for a total estimated number of records of 19,019 (19,019 x 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 10 hours resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 190,190 (19,019 x 10 = 190,190). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(b)(8) and 210.30(g) require SFAs to maintain records to demonstrate compliance with the professional standards for school nutrition program directors, managers and personnel. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs will each file 1 report annually for a total estimated number of records of 19,019 (19,019 x 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 4,755 (19,019 x 0.25 = 4,755). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(b)(9) and 210.30(f) require SFAs/LEAs to maintain records documenting compliance with the local school wellness policy requirements. FNS estimates that 19,019 SFAs/LEAs will each file 1 report annually for a total estimated number of records of 19,019 (19,019 x 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 4,755 (19,019 x 0.25 = 4,755). There is no change in burden.
AFFECTED PUBLIC: SCHOOLS
Section 210.10(m) requires schools to maintain written statements signed by a licensed physician of the need for substitutions recommending alternate foods unless otherwise exempted by FNS. FNS estimates that 29,058 schools will each file 1 record annually for a total estimated number of records of 29,058 (29,058 x 1 = 29,058). The estimated average number of burden hours per record is 5 minutes (0.08 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 2,325 (29,058 x 0.08 = 2,325). There is no change in burden.
Section 210.11(b)(2) requires that organizations responsible for food service at various venues in schools maintain records. FNS estimates that 96,860 schools will each file 1 record annually for a total estimated number of records of 96,860 (96,860 x 1 = 96,860). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 30 minutes (0.5 hours) resulting in estimated total annual burden hours of 48,430 (96,860 x 0.5 = 48,430. There is no change in burden.
Section 210.15(b)(1) requires SFAs or schools to maintain records of participation data by school in support of the Claim for Reimbursement. FNS estimates that 96,860 schools will each file 180 reports annually for a total estimated number of responses of 17,434,800 (96,860 x 180 = 17,434,800). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 9 minutes (.15 hours) resulting in estimated total annual burden hours of 2,615,220 (17,434,800 x 0.15 = 2,615,220). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(b)(2) (3) and 210.10(a)(3) require schools or SFAs to maintain production, menu, and the latest nutritional analysis records to show that meals meet requirements. FNS estimates that 96,860 schools will each file 180 reports annually for a total estimated number of responses of 17,434,800 (96,860 x 180 = 17,434,800. The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in estimated total annual burden hours of 4,358,700 (17,434,800 x 0.25 = 4,358,700). There is no change in burden.
Sections 210.15(b)(5) and 210.13(b)&(c) require schools to maintain temperature records for food safety program and records from the most recent food safety inspection. FNS estimates that 96,860 schools will each file 120 reports annually for a total estimated number of responses of 11,623,200 (96,860 x 120 = 11,623,200). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 1 minute (0.02 hours) resulting in estimated total annual burden hours of 232,464 (11,623,200 x 0.02 = 232,464). There is no change in burden.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
AFFECTED PUBLIC: STATE AGENCIES (SAs)
Section 210.18(m)(1) requires SAs to make the most recent final administrative review results available to the public in an easily accessible manner (by posting a summary to the SA website and making a copy available upon request). FNS estimates there are 56 SAs that will each file 68 reports annually for a total of 3,808 responses (56 x 68 = 3,808). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 15 minutes (0.25 hours) resulting in an estimated total annual burden hours of 952 (3,808 x 0.25 = 952). When OMB approves the information collection request (ICR) for this final rule, FNS estimates that this information requirement will have 952 burden hours and 3,808 responses. Once the requirements and burden from this new collection are merged into OMB Control Number 0584-0006, FNS estimates that this final rule will reduce the burden hours by 630 hours, from 1,582 to 952 hours and the responses by 2,520 responses, from 6,328 to 3,808 responses. This reduction is due to a program change reducing the frequency of the administrative review cycle.
AFFECTED PUBLIC: SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITIES (SFAs) and LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES (LEAs)
Section 210.31(d)(2) states that each LEA is required to inform the public annually about the local school wellness policy content and implementation and make any updates available to the public. FNS estimates that there are 19,019 LEAs that will each submit 1 public disclosure annually for a total of 19,019 responses (19,019 X 1 = 19,019). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 1 hour resulting in an estimated total burden hours of 19,019 (19,019 X 1 = 19,019). There is no change in burden.
Section 210.31(d)(3), (e)(2), and (e)(3) state that each LEA is required to conduct triennial assessments and make results available to the public and make updates and modifications to policies as needed. FNS estimates that there are 6,340 LEAs (19,019/3) that will each submit 1 public disclosure annually, since this assessment occurs once every three years, for a total of 6,340 responses. The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 5 hours resulting in an estimated total burden hours of 31,700 (6,340 X 5 = 31,700). There is no change in burden.
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