THE DATA COLLECTED WILL BE USED TO
IDENTIFY AND COMPARE THE OPERATIONA PROCEDURES AND PROGRAM SETTINGS
CHARACTERISTIC OF EFFECTIVE FOOD STAMP ISSUANCE SYSTEMS AND TO
PROVIDE BENCHMARKS AGAINST WHICH THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND
BENEFIT LOSSES OF EXISTING ISSUANCE SYSTEMS CAN BE COMPARED.
RESULTS ARE INTENDED TO GUIDE EFFORTS TO REDUCE BENEFIT LOSSSES AND
CONTROL ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
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.