STUDY OF USE OF FOOD STAMPS BY THE HOMELESS TO PURCHASE LOW-COST PREPARED MEALS

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
103397	STUDY OF USE OF FOOD STAMPS BY THE HOMELESS TO PURCHASE LOW-COST PREPARED MEALS	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0360	ICR Reference No: 198702-0584-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: STUDY OF USE OF FOOD STAMPS BY THE HOMELESS TO PURCHASE LOW-COST PREPARED MEALS
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/11/1987
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/17/1987
Terms of Clearance: This docket is approved until September, 1987 with the following stipulations. The survey of 200 homeless persons not using services cannot be used to identify the characteristics of the universe of non-service using homeless because the sample size and sampling techniques will not provide a nationally representative sample. Because of methodological weaknesses in this portion of the study, only large magnitude changes in response between the first and second wave can be used to suggest the presence of a change due to the Food Stamp law. In its survey of 200 homeless persons not using services, FNS will identify the time of each interview and attempt to interview at least 50% of the homeless after 6:00 pm. FNS will report the results of this effort to OMB. The results of the entire first wave of the study will be reported to OMB as soon as they are available, so that OMB and FNSs can work together to analyze methodological problems associated with the first wave and plan the second wave of the study accordingly.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/1987	09/30/1987
Responses	4,894	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,888	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FNS NEEDS INFORMATION ON THE EFFECTS OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS. INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED FROM FEDERAL (FNS) FIELD OFFICES, STATE AGENCIES AND LOCAL FOOD STAMP AGENCIES BY MEANS OF TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS. IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS OF ME PROVIDERS AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WILL BE CONDUCTED.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
STUDY OF USE OF FOOD STAMPS BY THE HOMELESS TO PURCHASE LOW-COST PREPARED MEALS

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	4,894	0	0	4,894	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,888	0	0	1,888	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 02/17/1987

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