Negative QC Review Schedule; Status of Sample Selection and Completion

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FNS-245 QC - SNAP Negative Case Action Review Schedule Form and Instruction	Modified
2a. OMB 0584-0034, FNS245 SS Part B 11-26-2012.doc Supporting Statement B	2012-11-27
2 Supporting Statement OMB 0584-0034 12-5-12 after OCIO.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-12-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
2919	QC - SNAP Negative Case Action Review Schedule Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0034	ICR Reference No: 201201-0584-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200911-0584-006
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Negative QC Review Schedule; Status of Sample Selection and Completion
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/09/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/10/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2013
Responses	40,775	0	39,547
Time Burden (Hours)	120,812	0	118,635
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The QC review for FSP negative cases monitors the rate of error for negative actions. Form FNS-245 is the source document for this information.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 108 - 269 16 Name of Law: Food Stamp Act of 1977
   PL: Pub.L. 108 - 269 11 Name of Law: Food Stamp Act of 1977
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 11484	02/27/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 236	12/07/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
QC - SNAP Negative Case Action Review Schedule	FNS-245	Quality Control - Food Stamp Negative Case Action Review Schedule

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	40,775	39,547	0	1,228	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	120,812	118,635	0	2,177	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a revision of a currently approved information collection. The FNS-248 was officially removed which reflects a decrease of 64 burden hours due to program changes impacted by rulemaking. The reporting time per response for the FNS-245 has decreased from 3.0236 to 2.9406 hours due to regulatory changes. In addition, the total Negatives SNAP case selection increased from 39,547 cases in FY 2007 to 40,775 cases in FY 2010. The overall reporting and recordkeeping burden associated with the completion of the FNS-245 has increased from approximately 118, 635 to 120,812 hours. This resulted in an increase of approximately 2,177 burden hours and an increase of approximately 1,228 responses.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,670,606

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/10/2012

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