How Have SNAP State Agencies Shifted Operations in the Aftermath of COVID-19? Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Deliverable 4.5 SNAP COVID Draft OMB package_Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-11-14
Appendix O. IRB approval letter.docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-14
Appendix N. NASS comments.docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-14
Appendix L. Administrative data elements list.docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-14
Appendix I. Burden Table.xlsx Supplementary Document	2023-11-14
Appendix H. Confidentiality pledge.docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-14
Appendix E. Pre-test revisions.docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-14
Appendix A. Legal Authority - Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 - Section 17.docx Supplementary Document	2023-11-14
Deliverable 4.5 SNAP COVID Draft OMB package_Supporting Statement Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2023-11-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
263399	State, Local, and Tribal Government Non-Respondents Other-NON RESPONDENT PLACE HOLDER	New
263398	State, Local, and Tribal Government Respondents Other-Appendix B. SNAP agency survey and document request	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202311-0584-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: How Have SNAP State Agencies Shifted Operations in the Aftermath of COVID-19? Study
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: 12/22/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,373	0
Time Burden (Hours)	389	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to help FNS develop a comprehensive understanding of how SNAP agencies have adapted their operations and norms during the COVID-19 pandemic and increased their preparedness for another major disruption. This data collection proposes surveying all 53 State SNAP agencies and conducting in-depth case studies in five States.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2026 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:
	88 FR 25362	04/26/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 88559	12/22/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
State, Local, and Tribal Government Non-Respondents
State, Local, and Tribal Government 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	2,373	0	0	2,373	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	389	0	0	389	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 389 hours annually in total burden hours and 2373 hours annually in total response to the burden inventory.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $203,993

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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? 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: 12/22/2023

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