The purpose of this information
collection is to develop a system to facilitate shorter,
quick-turnaround studies in FNS's Special Nutrition Programs
(SNP).
This is a new information
collection request for a generic clearance for Special Nutrition
Programs Quick Response Surveys. FNS estimates that this generic
will add up to 34,518 burden hours and 250,736 responses over the
three year approval to OMB's information collection inventory as a
program change.
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.