This information
collection request is approved consistent with the revisions
received on 11/30/2000. As agreed to by FNS, the approval period
was shortened in anticipation of revisions to the collection as a
result of implementation of the NECP rule. FNS will resubmit this
collection to OMB for approval before its date of expiration,
incorporating all appropriate changes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
12/31/2000
105,612,885
0
93,452,583
27,694,052
0
20,027,943
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.