In-depth Case Studies of Advanced Modernization Initiatives

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Appendix I-Frequently Asked Questions.doc Supplementary Document	2010-12-06
Appendix H-Project Fact Sheet.doc Supplementary Document	2010-12-06
NASS Comments - Advanced Modernization 0584-0547.doc Supplementary Document	2010-11-29
Part B (2-15-11).doc Supporting Statement B	2011-02-25
Part A (revised) 6_28_11.doc Supporting Statement A	2011-06-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
195453	Business (for and not-for-profit) Other-Business Interview Guide	New
182736	Individuals - SNAP Participants Other-Focus Group Guide (SNAP Participants)	Modified
182700	State & Local Agencies Other-Interview - State Staff	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0547	ICR Reference No: 201011-0584-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200711-0584-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: In-depth Case Studies of Advanced Modernization Initiatives
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/21/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/14/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2011
Responses	1,365	0	1,812
Time Burden (Hours)	1,802	0	1,870
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: To document and understand the range of efforts states are employing to enhance the SNAP certification process and to modernize SNAP administration, FNS will study the relationship between modernization activities and relevant Porgram outcomes - efficacy, access, and integrity in up to six states that are well advanced in their modernization activites. The study will employ primary data but will also rely on extant data to describe SNAP performance before, during and after the states' modernization initiatives.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 106 - 171 17(a)(1) Name of Law: Food Stamp Act of 1977
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 46899	08/04/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 44	03/07/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Individuals - SNAP Participants
Business (for and not-for-profit)
State & Local Agencies

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,365	1,812	0	-447	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,802	1,870	0	-68	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This is a revision of a currently approved collection. The current collection includes 1,007 participants and in this phase we are requesting 1,353 participants and the number of responses decreased from 1,812 to 1,365 thus causing the burden hours to decrease from 1,870 to 1,802 resulting in a program change. The reason for this program change is that this phase of the study contains substantive revisions which will build on the current data collection for "Enhancing Food Stamp Certification: Food Stamp Modernization Efforts. In addition to changes in the instruments (adding and deleting question which decreased the burden per respondent).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,890,690

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/14/2011

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