This information
collection request is approved for three years as modified. The new
information collection requirements that are associated with the
FNS proposed rule on faith-based and community organizations (975
hours) are not approved at this time. FNS will consider public
comment on these requirements and will resubmit along with the
final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2009
03/31/2009
12/31/2007
704,414
0
707,241
246,660
0
249,769
0
0
0
Section 3(b) of Executive Order 13279
provide the Secretary with authority to "collect data regarding the
participation of faith-based and community organization in social
programs that receive Federal financial assistance."
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.