This collection
is approved on the following conditions: (1) FNS shall use this
information to evaluate the utility of information collected in the
State Nutrition Education Plan (NEP). In particular, FNS has
indicated that the information collected in the plans is not useful
for determining what the States are doing and that the quality of
the information varies greatly by State. Furthermore, FNS has
indicated that the plans have not previously been covered under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the collection is therefore a
violation under the Paper- work Reduction Act of 1995. FNS shall
immediately proceed to obtain approval of the plans in accordance
with the PRA and provide a strong justification for collection of
the data in light of the concerns regarding utility raised above.
Provided that the collection is approved, FNS shall reevaluate the
information collected in light of the results of the FSNEP Study.
OMB will reevaluate the utility of the information collected in the
plan at that time. Until FNS obtains clearance under the Paperwork
Reduction Act, NEP plans shall not be sent to or completed for FNS.
(2) FNS shall ensure that the burden state- ment as well as the OMB
number and expiration date appear on all three instruments. This
change must be made prior to using these surveys in the field.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
152
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0
247
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Data collection will involve
interviews with State FSP agency staff and NEP providers in 31
States to develop a national picture of the operation and nutrition
education activities of the Food Stamp Nutrition Education
Programs.
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.