FOOD STAMP REGULATIONS PART 273.8
REQUIRES EACH STATE AGENCY OPERATING AN AUTHORIZATION TO
PARTICIPATE CARD (ATP) ISSUANCE SYSTEM FOR FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS TO
REPORT MONTHLY TO FNS ON THE RECONCILIATION OF THE TRANSACTED ATP'S
AGAINST THE MASTER FILE OF THOSE HOUSEHOLDS ACTUALLY AUTHORIZED TO
PARTICIPATE. THE RESULT OF THIS PROCESS IDENTIFIES STAT AGENCY
LIABILITY FOR LOSSES REDUCES WASTE AND REGULATE PROGRAM
ABUSE.
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.