This information
collection request is approved as revised by ERS on 08/01/01 &
08/02/01 and conditional upon the following terms: (1) Because of
the limited period for data collection, ERS will qualify results to
reflect that the sample is representative only of the population
accessing Emergency Food Assistance during that time period (2) ERS
will not attempt to project annual Emergency Food Assistance System
usage based on the results of this study.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2004
08/31/2004
4,870
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0
1,212
0
0
0
0
0
The study will collect data from
people who receive food from food pantries and emergency kitchens.
Data will be used to characterize clients of food pantries and
emergency kitchens, determine their participation in, knowledge of,
and experience with USDA food assistance programs, and to assess
their food security status. The study will inform public policy
about the interaction between the emergency food system and USDA
food assistance programs.
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.