OMB approves
this package on the following conditions : 1) FNS will submit a
detailed plan, prior to the start of data collection, describing
how tabular data will be collected from California in the event
that the state is unable to provide complete tabular data. The plan
must include how the smaller California counties will be selected
and how many counties will be selected. 2) If local project areas
are unable or unwilling to participate in the local FSP interviews,
FNS will not select other areas to replace the non-respondents. 3)
FNS will implement the telephone questionnaire for FSP Director and
Manager of Local Office Operations at the State Food Stamp Office
as revised on 3/6/00.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2001
05/31/2001
1,032
0
0
2,133
0
0
0
0
0
This study provides 1) a national
description of how States have implemented the 1996 welfare reform
provisions concerning Food Stamp Program time limits on able-bodied
adults without dependents and 2) counts of how many have been
affected by these legislative provisions.
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.