This information
collection request is approved consistent with FNS' agreement to
make the following revisions to QC Guidance in 10/2001: (1) update
vehicle codes to be consistent with NECP rule changes (2) correct
error that classifies energy assistance as earned income (3) submit
change pages to OMB after changes are made. FNS also agrees to
update the classification of race & ethnicity to conform to OMB
guidance issued 10/1997. Because this collection is tied to
0584-0025 (Food Stamp application), FNS is given until 10/2003 to
complete the implementation of these new categories, at which time
the collection should be resubmitted to OMB for approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
03/31/2001
54,663
0
57,236
58,686
0
61,499
0
0
0
Quality Control monitors the rate of
errors in determining eligibility and benefit levels in the Food
Stamp Program. Form FNS-380-1 is the source document from which
other reports are commpiled by State officials.
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.