While OMB will
normally review paperwork proposals based on regulations which have
not yet been submitted for clearance, in this case we find that the
draft regulation raises serious questions which must be addressed
before we can clear this request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/14/1981
12/31/1981
0
0
2,770,409
0
0
552,145
0
0
0
REPORTING BURDENS OF WIC REGULATIONS
ARE USED TO MONITOR STATE AND LOC AGENCY MANAGEMENT AND REGULATORY
COMPLIANCE AND TO PLAN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES IN AN EFFECTIVE MANNER.
WIC FOOD DELIVERY REGULATIONS WILL IMPROVE ACCOUNTABILITY IN
PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND WILL REDUCE FRAUD AND ABUSE, ESPECIALLY
AMONG FOOD VENDORS.
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:
(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;
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.