This information
collection request is approved. OMB expects that FNS will complete
its efforts at automating this collection by the next
submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
10/31/2001
2,808
0
12
22,416
0
37,248
0
0
0
FNS needs reports from States on the
issuance of Food Stamp Program benefits which are Federal
obligations. FNS uses the data from FNS-46 reports to monitor,
review, and account for benefit issuance.
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.