THE DATA TO BE COLLECTED ARE ESSENTIAL
TO THE STUDY OF EXPEDITED SERVI IN THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM. THEY
WILL BE USED TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STATE AND LOCAL
POLICIES AND PRACTICES REGARDING EXPEDITED SERVICE. THE RESPONDENTS
WILL BE STATE FOOD STAMP OFFICIALS AND LOCAL FOOD STAMP OFFICE
ADMINISTRATORS/SUPERVISORS AND ELIGIBILITY WORKERS.
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.