Although this
information collection is filed as an 'extension', OMB considers it
to be a 'revision' because of a material change to the collection
instrument. In addition, FNS will change the burden estimate on
form 798A to 1.7 hours as per OMB conversation on 5/5/00.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2003
05/31/2003
10/31/2000
1,496
0
1,496
4,638
0
4,488
0
0
0
The FNS-798 will be used to report
monthly financial and participation data as required by the Child
Nutrition Act. The final monthly FNS-798 for each fiscal year with
FNS-798A will be used to closeout WIC grants.
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.