This package is
approved with the understanding that all IC instruments will be
updated to reflect the new expiration date and Form 252-R will be
updated to reflect its new OMB control number 0584-0008.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2011
133,951
0
41,486
16,125
0
5,936
0
0
0
The purpose of this information
collection is to allow the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to
accept applications from retailers, wholesalers, meal service
providers, certain types of group homes, shelters, and
state-contracted restaurants that wish to participate in the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The estimated total annual
burden hours associated with this information collection
requirement is 16,125 hours. This is an increase of 3,259 hours due
to the merging of the information from OMB No. 0584-0553. The
remaining 6,930 is due to an increase in the number of respondents
due to increase participation.
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.