Information collected is used to
determine eligibility and participation in the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Certifications and periodic
reporting are to verify current eligibility.
Changes in burden resulted from
adjustments to the burden baseline, to account for activities not
previously captured under collection package OMB No. 0584-0064, the
update of household participation to FY 2011 - FY 2012 data, and
also the inclusion of the burden hours associated with the
households’ travel time to the local office for the initial and
recertification interviews. These adjustments will result in an
increase of 93,323,493.490 hours, once approved by OMB.
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.