This information
collection package expired on 12/31/98. Nonetheless, FNS continued
to solicit the information from states in violation of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency should take steps to
ensure information collection packages are submitted on time.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2003
05/31/2003
417
0
0
3,768
0
0
0
0
0
The collection is used to determine
whether State activity or automation effort is eligible to receive
Federal funding, and to explain how the Food Stamp Program is
conducted in States.
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.