Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment L Analyses and Findings for the September 2020 CPS-FSS Instrument Split- Ballot Testing.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Attachment K FCSM Presentation.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Attachment J 2022 FSS Evaluation.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Attachment I Nonresponse Bias Report.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Attachment H Overview of CPS Sample Design and Methodology.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Attachment G CPS Fact Sheet Brochure.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Attachment F CPS Confidentiality Brochure.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Attachment D NASS Review - CPS Food Security Supplement (FSS).docx Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Attachment E CPS Advance Letter.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Attachment C 60-Day FRN Public Comment.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Attachment B 60-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-12-12
Supporting Statement B FSS 2025.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-12-12
Supporting Statement A FSS 2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-12-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43518	Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey Other-Questionnaire	Modified
190682	Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey-Nonrespondents Other-Non_response place holder	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0536-0043	ICR Reference No: 202412-0536-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202207-0536-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/ERS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/06/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2025
Responses	51,937	53,901
Time Burden (Hours)	6,560	6,479
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Supplement will collect data on food expenditures, food- assistance-program participation, food sufficiency, and adequacy of food access that will aid USDA in assessing and improving food assistance and nutrition programs and in monitoring the extent and severity of food insecurity in the U.S. ERS is requesting to renew this study for another three years.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2204(a) Name of Law: General duties of Secretary; advisory functions; research and development
  

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:
	89 FR 57844	12/12/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 104074	12/20/2024
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
Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey
Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey-Nonrespondents

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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	51,937	53,901	0	8,816	-10,780	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,560	6,479	0	261	-180	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: The previous ICR listed the nonresponse as a separate IC but they are now combined into one ICR. The burden is the same. You will notice of the previously approved IC for nonresponse the number of respondents is 10,780 and the burden hours are 180.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,058,692

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.     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: 01/06/2025

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