Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Regulations - Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0584-0043 Supporting Statement 20231218-1.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-12-21
Appendix M - WPM 2023-6.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix L - WPM-2023-5.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix K - WPM 2023-4.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix J - WPM 2023-3.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix I - WPM 2023-2.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix H - WPM 2023-1.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix G - Invitation to Comment.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix F - WIC Burden Table.4.25.23.xlsx Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix E - WIC Burden Narrative.4.25.23.docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix D - WIC State Plan Guidance.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix C WIC-Vendor-Management-Handbook-Public-Version-9.17-508.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-11-17
Appendix B Child Nutrition Act Of 1966_Section 17.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-08-30
Appendix A WIC Regulations.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-08-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
2932	State and Local Agencies Other-Appendix D - WIC State Plan Guidance	Modified
186768	WIC Applicants	Modified
186765	Vendor (Private)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0043	ICR Reference No: 202310-0584-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202008-0584-006
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No: 2023 Renewal
Title: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Regulations - Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/21/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2023
Responses	55,379,381	48,798,800
Time Burden (Hours)	15,686,416	4,547,099
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Federal regulations governing the WIC Program (7 CFR part 246) require that certain program-related information be collected and that full and complete records concerning WIC operations are maintained. The information reporting and record-keeping burdens are necessary to ensure appropriate and efficient management of the WIC program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1786 Name of Law: Child Nutrition Act of 1966
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 21962	04/12/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 88041	12/20/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
State and Local Agencies
Vendor (Private)
WIC Applicants

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	55,379,381	48,798,800	0	6,580,581	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	15,686,416	4,547,099	0	11,139,317	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Revisions in the burden hours are due to program changes and program adjustments. Program changes are related to the use of technology, streamlining processes, changes in frequency, the inclusion of travel times, and previously existing programmatic requirements that are being included in this ICR for the first time. Program adjustments reflect expected changes in the number of WIC participants, WIC authorized vendors, and WIC State and local agencies.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,208,031

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/21/2023

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