The purpose of the Special Nutrition
Program Operations Study (SNPOS) is to collect timely data on
policies, administrative, and operational issues of the Child
Nutrition Programs. The data will be used for program budget
preparation, development and implementation of program policies and
regulations, and identification of areas for technical assistance
and training.
US Code:
42
USC 1769i Name of Law: Child Nutrition Act of 1966
This is a continuation of data
collection from last year. The 2 new instruments, along with
revisions to the follow-up surveys and the on-site data collection,
account for the changes in burden.
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.