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The Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA announced in a notice the types of foods that will be available through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) for Fiscal Year 2021. The notice details both surplus foods, which include items like dairy, grains, meats, and fruits, and purchased foods, supported by various legislative acts and additional funding due to COVID-19 impacts. These foods are distributed to states for helping individuals in need, with allocations based on factors like poverty and unemployment rates. The availability of specific foods can change due to agricultural market conditions.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request for information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the data collection process. The Food and Nutrition Service is conducting the School Meals Operations Study to evaluate COVID-19 Child Nutrition Waivers. This study, which involves state child nutrition directors, will gather data through surveys and administrative records to understand the impact of these waivers on meal services during the pandemic. The study will help inform future policies and meal service operations during emergencies.

The Department of Agriculture submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review a data collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They seek public comments about the necessity and utility of the data, estimating the burden, and suggestions for improvement. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) aims to use this information to conduct quick response surveys for Special Nutrition Programs (SNP), which will help in timely decision-making and enable effective program management and compliance. The data collection will involve State, local, and tribal governments, as well as both for-profit and non-profit organizations, and is expected to include 108,597 respondents over three years.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) decided to withdraw a proposed rule aimed at improving the quality control system for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Initially published on September 19, 2023, this rule was designed to enhance SNAP's integrity and accuracy as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. FNS will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to explore new regulations and improve overall program oversight and state compliance. This withdrawal allows the FNS to consider additional strategies for enhancing SNAP's quality control efforts.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking public comments on its proposed revisions to the information collection for the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). This program provides fresh produce to low-income women, infants, and children through farmers' markets. The revisions include updated reporting and record-keeping requirements, an increase in the estimated number of hours needed to fulfill these tasks due to program changes, and adjustments based on the anticipated number of participants. The public has until April 12, 2021, to submit their feedback.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing a rule to incorporate the FNS Handbook 310, a manual for conducting quality control reviews of SNAP cases, into SNAP regulations. This incorporation ensures public notice and comment before implementing any revisions to the handbook. The rule also seeks to remove references to another manual, the FNS Handbook 311, until it can be officially incorporated later. The Department is inviting public feedback on these changes until March 4, 2024.

The Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking proposals from eligible Tribal Organizations to participate in a demonstration project aimed at purchasing agricultural commodities for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). This project is authorized by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and will allow selected Tribal Organizations to enter self-determination contracts for food purchases. A total of $3 million is allocated for the project, with individual proposals not exceeding $1.5 million. Proposals should be submitted by March 15, 2021, and organizations will be selected based on various criteria, including their capacity to purchase and distribute locally grown foods.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the USDA is seeking public comments on a new proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection, known as the Study of Nutrition and Activity in Child Care Settings II (SNACS-II), aims to gather comprehensive data on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and update information following new meal pattern requirements introduced in 2017. The study will analyze various aspects, such as the nutritional quality of meals, children's dietary intakes, and the costs involved in providing meals. Public input is requested by April 19, 2021, and all comments will contribute to the final request for approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the USDA is requesting public comments on an information collection proposal under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This proposal involves collecting feedback about the agency's services through surveys and focus groups, targeting areas like timeliness, accuracy, and service delivery. The feedback is intended to help improve the quality of service and is not designed to produce quantitative data for widespread application. Comments are welcome until February 18, 2025, with a focus on reducing the burden on respondents and enhancing data clarity and utility.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the USDA has issued a notice seeking public comments on the proposed revision of an information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This collection aims to gather data for quality control, specifically looking at negative case actions. The need for comments is to ensure that the information collected effectively supports the agency's functions while minimizing the burden on respondents. The document outlines details such as the estimated number of respondents, total annual burden hours, and recordkeeping requirements.