Understanding the Rates, Causes, and Costs of Churning in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Churning - Responses to OMB Comments 2 7 13.docx Supplementary Document	2013-02-07
2 7 13 Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-02-07
09 17 12 OMB_Clearance_Package_9th DRAFT Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-09-17
Appendix F- National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Comments.docx Supplementary Document	2012-09-07
Appendix D- Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the Urban Institute.docx Supplementary Document	2012-09-07
Appendix C-Staff Confidentiality Pledge.docx Supplementary Document	2012-09-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
204727	Non-Response: Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-Individuals/Households Other-Non-Response Place Holder	New
204726	Non-Response: Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-CBO Other-Non-Response Place Holder	New
204725	Non-Response: Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-State, Local, and Tribal Government Other-Non-response place holder	New
203989	Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-Individuals/Households Other-Appendix B-2 Reminder Script-Focus Groups Spanish	New
203987	Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-CBO Other-Appendix A-1 Recruitment Script: Interviews	New
203985	Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-State, Local, and Tribal Government Other-Appendix A-2 Reminder Script: Interviews	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0575	ICR Reference No: 201209-0584-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Understanding the Rates, Causes, and Costs of Churning in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/08/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/20/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,011	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	849	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This data collection aims to improve understanding of the rates, causes, and costs of SNAP churning and to investigate policies and practices that might reduce churning and mitigate its costs to agencies and clients.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2023 Name of Law: Food and Nutrition Act
  

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:
	76 FR 79648	12/22/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 224	11/20/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Non-Response: Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-State, Local, and Tribal Government
Non-Response: Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-CBO
Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-State, Local, and Tribal Government
Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-CBO
Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-Individuals/Households
Non-Response: Recruitment, Reminder and Interview-Individuals/Households

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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	1,011	0	0	1,011	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	849	0	0	849	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection resulting in a program change of 849 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $267,592

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: 11/20/2012

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