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Resource | Federal Register Documents Comment Request - WIC Participant and Program Characteristics 2024 & 2026 Study

This is a reinstatement, with changes, of a previously approved information collection that was discontinued on 12/31/2022. This data collection effort for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Participant and Program Characteristics Study.

03/27/2024
Resource | Comment Request Comment Request - Child Nutrition Labeling Program

The CN Labeling Program is designed to aid schools and institutions participating in the National School Lunch, School Breakfast Program, CACFP and Summer Food Service program by determining the contribution a commercial product makes toward the meal pattern requirements of these programs.

01/29/2024
Resource | Federal Register Documents Comment Request: WIC Program Regulations - Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden

The federal regulations governing the WIC program require that certain program-related information be collected and that full and complete records concerning WIC operations are maintained.

12/20/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents WIC: Implementation of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and Related Provisions

This rulemaking serves to amend WIC program regulations by incorporating provisions of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and making related amendments.

12/14/2023
Resource | Comment Request Information Collection - WIC FMNP Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden

This information collection is requesting a revision in the burden hours due to program changes resulting from FMNP state agencies transitioning from paper coupon systems to electronic benefit systems, as well as one existing requirement that has been in use without PRA approval. 

12/05/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents Comment Request - WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence

The information collected will be used to evaluate components of existing breastfeeding programs and support within WIC local agencies, to recognize local WIC agencies that provide exemplary breastfeeding programs and support services, and to provide examples of model programs to motivate local agencies and clinics to strengthen their breastfeeding promotion and support activities.

11/03/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents Privacy Act of 1974: New System of Records

USDA FNS is proposing to add a new system of records, entitled USDA/FNS–13, Mercury, which is a Consumer Off the Shelf workflow system designed to automate the correspondence tracking and management process within FNS.

09/18/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents Comment Request: WIC and FMNP Waivers

USDA has legislative authority to grant waivers to WIC and FMNP state agencies. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grants temporary waiver authority to WIC and WIC FMNP for the purpose of outreach, modernization, and innovation and The Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 grants permanent waiver authority to WIC during certain emergencies and supply chain disruptions. This information collection request covers activities associated with the waiver request process.

09/05/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents Comment Request: Food Distribution Programs

The information collected from the individuals and households permits them to apply for benefits (including assistance during disasters or situations of distress) or to recertify their eligibility. FNS uses this information to manage the Food Distribution Programs and monitor the use of federal funds.

07/21/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents Reasons for Under-Redemption of the WIC Cash-Value Benefit

This study informs USDA FNS about the reasons behind under-redemption of the cash-value benefit (CVB) issued to participants in WIC.

07/12/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021