OMB approves
this package under the condition that FNS must complete the
development of a system that will allow the states to submit this
form electronically prior to the next request for OMB
approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2003
03/31/2003
03/31/2000
1,590
0
1,590
1,193
0
1,193
0
0
0
The form is sent to the Food and
Nutrition Service's Regional Offices where it is entered into a
computerized payment system. The payment system computes earnings
to date and the number of meals served to date.
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.