Information collected is used to determine eligibility and participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Certifications and periodic reporting are to verify current eligibility.
For SNAP-participating households, most of these data elements are kept as records by State SNAP agencies and EBT processors those entities in support of their operations. No additional data collection or recordkeeping is sought through this change request. Rather, the change is limited to reporting these data elements to USDA. Adding Baseline estimates back onto the OMB Inventory- those were accidently delete during the change request for SNAP Data.
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.
53 State+ 2724 = (2,777): Applications, Periodic Reporting, Notices