FNS Information Collection Needs due to COVID-19

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Updated Supporting Statement for 0584-0654 1 27 22.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-01-27
Appendix F 86 FR 71418.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-21
Appendix E Section 12 (l) of NSLA.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-21
Appendix D. CARES Act.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-21
Appendix C. FFCRA.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-01-21
Appendix B_Burden Narrative for 0654 for review.rtf Supplementary Document	2022-01-21
Appendix A_Burden Table - Extension for 0654updated.xlsx Supplementary Document	2022-01-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
241637	SNAP, WIC, FMNP, and CN COVID-19 Waivers, Evaluation, and Reporting Data - State Agencies and WIC Local Government (SLT) Other-Appendix I- SNAP Waiver Request & Reporting Data Instructi	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0654	ICR Reference No: 202201-0584-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202010-0584-011
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No: COVID-19
Title: FNS Information Collection Needs due to COVID-19
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/27/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2023	01/31/2022
Responses	7,960	13,452
Time Burden (Hours)	11,549	19,890
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: As the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is responding to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, it is implementing a number of waivers and program adjustments to ensure Americans in need can access nutrition assistance during the crisis while maintaining recommended social distancing practices. This extension covers burden associated with waivers and reporting required by FFCRA.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 116 - 136 3222 Name of Law: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Ecomomic Security (CARES) Act
   PL: Pub.L. 116 - 127 1101, 1102, 2102, 2202, et. al Name of Law: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 116 - 127 1101, 1102, 2102, 2202, et al Name of Law: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
PL: Pub.L. 116 - 136 3222 Name of Law: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

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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 52942	08/27/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 4192	01/27/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SNAP, WIC, FMNP, and CN COVID-19 Waivers, Evaluation, and Reporting Data - State Agencies and WIC Local Government (SLT)

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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	7,960	13,452	0	-5,492	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,549	19,890	0	-8,341	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: This request has multiple components. This new information collection request is the result of program evolution/changes and will reduce burden hours by 8,341.03 and reduce responses in OMB’s inventory by 5,492. The total burden hours requested in this package is 11,548.97. The changes from the last information collection include those discussed below. With regard to the Child Nutrition Programs, under 0584-0654, it will not be necessary to include forms FNS-10, FNS-44 and FNS-418; they are currently covered and included in the information collection titled “Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS),” OMB Control Number 0584-0594. In addition, FNS has addressed in this extension/renewal statewide, COVID-related waivers authorized under Section 12(l) of the NSLA. Section 12(l) of the NSLA allows FNS to waive statutory and regulatory requirements established under the NSLA or Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.) for a State or eligible service provider administering a Child Nutrition Program. FNS issues statewide waivers under NSLA waiver authority in response to State agencies’ requests to facilitate the ability for Program operators to carry out the purposes of CNPs during COVID-19-related operations. FNS has issued waivers under NSLA authority to enable program operators to operate CNPs with appropriate safety measures in place with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. NSLA waiver authority requires States or eligible service providers in need of a waiver of program requirements to submit a detailed application that identifies the statutory or regulatory requirements to be waived and supplemental information; States read the associated guidance in order to prepare the application. In addition, States must provide notice to the public regarding each waiver request submitted to FNS, and States that receive a waiver approval of program requirements under NSLA waiver authority must submit a report on waiver implementation, including whether the waiver resulted in improved services to children. All of this has been captured in this ICR. With regard to the SNAP program, there are currently active waivers across the country. This ICR extension assumes that states will request adjustments as the pandemic continues. This ICR takes into account the submission of such requests and associated required data reports and weekly operational updates as applicable. With regard to the WIC state programs, the current burden estimates reflect what FNS knows will occur through 2023, that is, no new waiver requests but a need to capture burden for required reporting for State agencies and Local agencies associated with waivers previously received. This is similarly true as it relates to reporting requirements for FMNP state program staff.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $541,746

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.     No

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? Yes

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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: 01/27/2022

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