DATA WILL BE COLLECTED IN A SAMPLE OF
LOCAL FOOD STAMP AGENCIES IN 6 STATES FROM ELIGIBILITY WORKERS,
SUPERVISORS AND SUPPORT STAFF THROUGH THE USE OF SELF-ADMINISTERED
SURVEYS AND AN ELIGIBILITY WORKER TIME LOG. THE DAT WILL BE USED TO
ADDRESS QUESTIONS ABOUT VARIATIONS IN STATE COSTS TO ADMINISTER
FOOD STAMP CERTIFICATION PROCESSES.
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.