This collection
is approved as amended by FCS's revisions of 8/11/95 and under the
following conditions: (1) FCS will revise the FNS-252 to
consolidate the supplement (FNS-252A) and to conform to changes in
the final regulations at the time the final regulations are
published; (2) FCS will create a new form based on the FNS 252-2
for use by restaurants; (3) FCS will add the OMB number and the
burden disclosure statement to the FNS 252-2 at the time of the
next printing or when the form is next revised, whichever is
earlier.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1996
02/28/1996
07/31/1995
112,023
0
0
32,482
0
32,546
0
0
0
The Food Stamp Act of 1977, as
amended, requires that the Agency determine the eligibility of
firms and certain food service organizations to accept and redeem
food stamp benefits and to monitor them for compliance and
continued eligibility.
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.