This information
collection is approved through 3-95 under the conditions outlined
in the attached March 26 Memoranda from FNS. In addition, the
agency has agreed to conduct the focus groups before sending out
the questionnaires.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1995
03/31/1995
29,938
0
0
4,932
0
0
0
0
0
THE PROPOSED DATA COLLECTION EFFORTS
ARE CRITICAL TO THE EVALUATION OF THE EXPANDED EBT DEMONSTRATION IN
MARYLAND. THESE DATA WILL BE USED T HELP DETERMINE THE IMPACTS OF
THE EBT SYSTEM ON ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS A ON DEMONSTRATION
PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING RECIPIENTS, RETAILERS, AND FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS.
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.