FOOD STAMP PROGRAM PARTICIPATION HAS
INCREASED DRAMATICALLY IN THE LAS TWO YEARS, DESPITE STABILITY IN
THE UNEMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY RATES. T IMPROVE ITS FORECASTS OF
PARTICIPATION, FNS MUST DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHY
PARTICIPATION IS INCREASING, STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS HAVE
IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO DATA EXPLAINING THIS INCREASE
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.