OMB is filing
comment on this collection. OMB has concerns regarding the burden
of this collection which shall be assessed in light of public
comments received. FNS shall specifically address any comments
received on these and other issues related to the information
collection requirements in the preamble to the final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1999
12/31/2001
04/30/2000
727,778
0
727,778
72,862
0
0
0
0
0
This information is needed to collect
claims for over issued food stamp benefits. Respondents are State
agencies and individuals owing such claims.
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.