This information
collection is approved through 12-96 under the following
conditions: This OMB clearance is only for the first stage focus
groups of the submission. FNS will submit the questionnaire and
focus group outline for the second and third stages of the
evaluation. In addition, FNS must pre-test the questionnaire and
provide estimates of the response rates in the following
submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
12/31/1996
936
0
0
1,044
0
0
0
0
0
THIS STUDY SHALL SYSTEMATICALLY AND
OBJECTIVELY EXAMINE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF RECIPIENTS WHO ENGAGE IN
FOOD STAMP TRAFFICKING, THEIR MOTIVES, AND THE CONDITIONS UNDER
WHICH THIS ACTIVITY OCCURS. DATA SHALL BE COLLECTED FROM RECIPIENTS
AND INTERMEDIARIES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SURVEY, INTERVIEW/CASE
STUDY, AND FOCUS GROUP TECHNIQUE THE STUDY SHALL GATHER INFORMATION
THAT CAN BE USED IN FUTURE EFFORTS
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.