Case Study Data Collection for "Tracking State Food Stamp Choices and Implementation Strategies under Welfare Reform"

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
3095	Case Study Data Collection for "Tracking State Food Stamp Choices and Implementation Strategies under Welfare Reform"	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0490	ICR Reference No: 199806-0584-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Case Study Data Collection for "Tracking State Food Stamp Choices and Implementation Strategies under Welfare Reform"
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/05/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/05/1998
Terms of Clearance: This information collection is approved under the following conditions: 1) In publishing the results of this evaluation, FNS will note that these findings are not generalizable to all States, and are limited to the individual States examined; 2) Given the lack of generalizability, FNS will limit the number of States to eight; 3)FNS will send an advanced copy of the survey to all respondents; 4) FNS will conduct an analysis of the differences in perspective on the impact of welfare reform on Food Stamp populations between the State and local personnel interviewed; 5) If FNS does not achieve the expected 100% response rate, the agency will report this change to OMB; 6) FNS will also report to OMB if the number of States or local offices in the planned design change. Given the lack of generalizability outlined above, OMB notes that the usefulness of these data for making policy decisions is also limited.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2001	08/31/2001
Responses	285	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	350	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This data collection will provide information on State and local implementation of food stamp options under welfare reform.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Case Study Data Collection for "Tracking State Food Stamp Choices and Implementation Strategies under Welfare Reform"

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	285	0	0	285	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	350	0	0	350	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/05/1998

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