OMB notes that
there are two proposed rules which may affect the burden of this
information collection. After public comments are received on the
rules, FNS should resubmit this collection to reflect any changes.
OMB commends FNS for undertaking a review to streamline the
application. We encourage FNS to complete the revision of the
application as soon as possible, and then to resubmit the package
to OMB to approve these changes. As part of the revision, FNS
should make the applciation available electronically. In light of
the anticipated changes, this collection is approved through
October 2001.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2001
10/31/2001
10/31/1999
68,770
0
80,613
15,777
0
18,396
0
0
0
Section 9(a) of the Food Stamp Act
requires the use of an application for firms to apply for
authorization to accept and redeem food stamp benefits. These forms
are designed for that purpose.
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.