To assist American farmers and needy
people by purchasing commodities and delivering them to State
agencies that, in turn, distribute them to organizations for use in
providing food assistance to those in need.
The revision in burden hours
under Section 253 reflects a minor estimated increase in
participation as the result of the implementation of the final rule
that codifies several policy changes to ensure FDPIR regulations
are consistent with changes made by the 2008 Farm Bill to the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As a result of
program changes, there is a net increase of 1 hour due to
implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill provisions.
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.