SEE SEC. 10 OF THE FOOD STAMP ACT OF
1977 REQUIRES USDA TO ISSUE REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR REDEMPTION OF
FOOD STAMPS ACCEPTED BY RETAIL FOOD STORES THROUGH WHOLESALE FOOD
CONCERNS OR THROUGH BANKS. SEC. 278.3 (OF THE REGULATIONS REQUIRES
THE USE OF FOOD STAMP REDEMPTION CERTIFICATES BY RETAIL FOOD STORES
AND WHOLESALE FOOD CONCERNS WHEN REDEEMING FOOD STAMPS. AUTHORIZED
RETAIL FOOD STORES MUST COMPLETE FORM FNS-278. WHOLESALE FOOD
CONCERNS MUST USE FORM FNS 278-4).
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.