Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
0524-0044 EFNEP Supporting Statement FY26 ocio passback response 5-29-26.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-05-29	Available
EFNEP Comment 2.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-02-13	Available
EFNEP Comment 1.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-03	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
1067	Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)	Other-screenshots of web-based survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0524-0044	ICR Reference No: 202605-0524-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202303-0524-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NIFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/04/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	76	0
Time Burden (Hours)	18,772	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The general purpose of the Nutrition Education Evaluation and Reporting System (NEERS) is to provide the data needed to assure the quality of the educational program and to provide diagnostic assessments of participant needs and summarize data for state and national assessment of the program's impact.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 612 - 331 7116 Name of Law: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act
  

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:
	91 FR 2723	01/22/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 32928	06/02/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

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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	76	0	0	0	0	76
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	18,772	0	0	4,028	0	14,744
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: The burden estimate has increased from 14,744 hours to a current, revised estimate of 18,772 hours a difference of 4.028. There are several contributing factors, including increased program participation and workforce challenges such as short or new staffing. The amount of information collected and the time it takes to complete a response is dependent on program participation. The increased burden reflects an increase in program participants which continues to rebound from declines in previous years. Additionally, workforce challenges impact the number of individuals available to support data collection processes. While program participation is increasing, the workforce has not experienced similar growth for professional or paraprofessional staff. These factors contribute to a higher estimated burden. NIFA remains committed to implementing strategies that effectively reduce burden to the greatest extent practicable.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $15,148

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.     No

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: 06/04/2026

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