This information collection had been approved through 10/31/00; however, a revision was submitted by FNS on 8/30/99 that was withdrawn by FNS on 01/13/00. In completing this transaction, the desk officer processed it as a withdrawl rather than as a withdraw and continue. In consideration of this error, OMB is granting emergency approval of this request, and is making this approval effective 01/14/00. FNS will submit a revision of this collection through the normal channels, which reflects changes made in FNS regulations in accordance with PRWORA.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2000
12/31/2000
93,452,583
0
0
20,027,943
0
0
0
0
0
Information collection requirements and burden estimates associated with Food Stamp Program application, certification, and ongoing eligibility.
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.