[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 26, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 70528]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-28317]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments
regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO,
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
Food and Nutrition Service
Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State Options
OMB Control Number: 0584-0496
Summary of Collection: The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of
2008, Public Law 110-246, Section 4001-4002, amended the Food and
Nutrition Act of 2008 to rename the Food Stamp Program the
``Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Act establishes
SNAP as a means-tested program under which needy households may apply
for and receive assistance to supplement their ability to purchase
food. The Act specifies national eligibility standards and imposes
certain administrative requirements on State agencies in administering
the program. The program is directly administered by State welfare
agencies, which are responsible for determining the eligibility of
applicant households and issuing benefits to those households entitled
to benefits under the Act.
Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information from
State agencies on how the various SNAP implementation options will be
determined. The information collected will be used by FNS to establish
quality control reviews, standards and self-employment costs.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 52.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 316.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-28317 Filed 11-25-13; 8:45 am]
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