This is a new collection associated
with Interim Final Rule: SNAP Requirement for National Directory of
New Hires Employment Verification and Program Activity Reporting
(RIN 0584-AE36). This information collection package consists of
two major components: (1) The National Directory of New Hires SNAP
regulations at 7 CFR 272 to require State agencies to access
employment data through the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH)
at the time of certification, including recertification, to
determine eligibility status and appropriate benefit amount for
SNAP applicants. (2) the Program Activity Statement (FNS 366B) SNAP
regulations at 7 CFR 272.2(a) require that State agencies plan and
budget program operations and establish objectives for the next
year. The basic components of the State Plan of Operation are the
Federal/State Agreement, the Budget Projection Statement and the
Program Activity Statement.
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.