This information
collection is approved through 12-98 under the following
conditions: FCS will update this package to reflect numerous
changes in the law as a result of the Balanced Budget Act and
welfare reform. Given the 20 million burden hours reflected in this
package, OMB reiterates in the strongest terms that FCS shall
submit this collection in a timely fashion. FCS allowed this
important package to lapse almost half a year with- out OMB
authorization in violation of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2000
10/31/2000
93,452,583
0
0
20,027,943
0
0
0
0
0
Information collection requirements
and burden estimates associated with Food Stamp Program
application, certification, and ongoing 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.