Simplifying Meal Service and Monitoring Requirements in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; Extension of Comment Period
| Published date | 23 March 2020 |
| Citation | 85 FR 16273 |
| Record Number | 2020-05979 |
| Section | Proposed rules |
| Court | Food And Nutrition Service |
Federal Register, Volume 85 Issue 56 (Monday, March 23, 2020)
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 56 (Monday, March 23, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 16273]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05979]
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Proposed Rules
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
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Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 56 / Monday, March 23, 2020 /
Proposed Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
7 CFR Parts 210, 215, 220, 226, and 235
[FNS-2019-0007]
RIN 0584-AE67
Simplifying Meal Service and Monitoring Requirements in the
National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; Extension of
Comment Period
AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: This rulemaking proposes changes to simplify meal pattern and
monitoring requirements in the National School Lunch and School
Breakfast Programs. The proposed changes, including optional
flexibilities, are customer-focused and intended to help State and
local Program operators overcome operational challenges that limit
their ability to manage these Programs efficiently. The original
comment period for this rule ends on March 23, 2020. FNS is extending
the comment period through April 22, 2020.
DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on January
23, 2020 (85 FR 4094) has been extended through April 22, 2020. To be
assured of consideration, comments must be received on or before April
22, 2020.
ADDRESSES: The Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, invites interested
persons to submit written comments on this proposed rule. Comments may
be submitted in writing by one of the following methods:
Preferred Method: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: Send comments to School Programs Branch, Policy and
Program Development Division, Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock
Place, 4th Floor, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
All written comments submitted in response to this proposed rule
will be included in the record and will be made available to the
public. Please be advised that the substance of the comments and the
identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be
subject to public disclosure. FNS will make the written comments
publicly available on the internet via http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina Namian, Chief, School Programs
Branch, Policy and Program Development Division, Food and Nutrition
Service, 703-305-2590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is
reopening the public comment period for this proposed rule, which was
published on January 23, 2020. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
outbreaks have had a strong impact on schools, state agencies,
stakeholders and others who are working tirelessly to ensure children
receive meals in light of school closures. USDA wants to give these
parties, and the public at large, additional time to provide feedback
on these proposed reforms.
Dated: March 16, 2020.
Pamilyn Miller,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-05979 Filed 3-20-20; 8:45 am]
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