Best Practices in Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) Operations and Planning

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
V. SORNs FNS-8 USDA Studies and Reports.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-25
T.2 Response to NASS Comments.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-25
T.1 NASS Comments.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-25
R. Insight Policy Research Information Security and Confidentiality Pledge.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-06
Q. Use of Tokens of Appreciation for Former Staff.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-06
O. D-SNAP Study Overview.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-06
C. Total Public Burden Hours and Respondent Costs.xlsx Supplementary Document	2021-05-04
B. Research Objectives and Approach to Data Collection.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-04
A. Legal Authority Statutes and Regulations.docx Supplementary Document	2021-05-04
D-SNAP Supporting Statement Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-05-19
D-SNAP OMB Part A PRAO.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-05-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
247119	Individuals Former State DSNAP SME Staff Non-Respondents Other-Non Respondent Placeholder	New
247118	Individuals - Former State Office DSNAP SME staff Respondents Other-P. Telephone Script for Former Staff	New
247117	Business-for-and -not-for-Profit Non Respondents Other-NON-RESPONDENT PLACEHOLDER	New
247116	Business-for-and -not-for-Profit Respondents Other-P. Telephone Script for Former Staff	New
247114	State, Local and Tribal Government Staff Respondents Other-E.1. Draft State Agency Interview Protocol (Pretest)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202012-0584-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No: EW
Title: Best Practices in Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) Operations and Planning
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/07/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	255	0
Time Burden (Hours)	487	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The primary purpose of this voluntary, one-time data collection is to identify best practices in D-SNAP planning and operations from across the country and for a variety of disaster types. FNS seeks to better understand best practices in D-SNAP planning and operations across disaster types, administrative contexts, and geographic locations. This study will culminate in a written report describing D-SNAP operations and planning, including best practices, lessons learned, and challenges, in the 5 study States for 10 recent D-SNAPs. FNS will use the findings from the study to inform and update guidance and technical assistance to State agencies. State agencies may also use the study findings to improve their D-SNAP planning and operations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 17 Name of Law: Food and Nutrition Act of 2008
  

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:
	85 FR 42821	07/15/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 30250	06/07/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Business-for-and -not-for-Profit Non Respondents
Business-for-and -not-for-Profit Respondents
Individuals - Former State Office DSNAP SME staff Respondents
Individuals Former State DSNAP SME Staff Non-Respondents
State, Local and Tribal Government Staff Respondents

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	255	0	0	255	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	487	0	0	487	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 information collection that will add 486.95 burden hours (486.5 response hours plus 0.45 nonresponse hours) rounded up to 487 and 255 annual responses (246 responses for responsive participants plus 9 responses for nonresponsive participants) to the OMB information collection inventory.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $251,151

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 06/07/2021

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