This information
collection request is approved consistent with FNS' 3/12/2001 memo
and 3/19/2001 conference call. Because this emergency approval is
for 6 months only, FNS agrees to resubmit this package to OMB for
approval prior to expiration, in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act. OMB also notes that FNS initiated this collection of
information prior to receiving OMB approval, in violation of the
PRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
340
0
0
21,980
0
0
0
0
0
FNS intends to award 10 or more
grants, totalling $3.5 million or more, to educate eligible
low-income households about nutritional benefits of the Food Stamp
Program.
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.