Rapid Cycle Evaluation of Operational Improvements in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T) Programs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OMB Change Justification Memo 0584-0680 - 8.1.23.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-08-02
OMB Change Justification Memo 0584-0680 - 8.1.23.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-08-02
OMB Change Justification Memo 0584-0680 - 6.28.23_Clean _OMB - FNS_Clean.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-07-19
OMB Change Justification Memo 0584-0680 - 6.28.23_Clean _OMB - FNS_Clean.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-07-19
B1. Summary of Intervention Designs June 15 2023 Clean.docx Supplementary Document	2023-06-16
B1. Summary of Intervention Designs June 15 2023 Clean.docx Supplementary Document	2023-06-16
0584-0680 - SNAP E&T Change Request Memo 3-30-2023.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-03-30
0584-0680 - SNAP E&T Change Request Memo 3-30-2023.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-03-30
T. Burden Table.xlsx Supplementary Document	2023-03-24
T. Burden Table.xlsx Supplementary Document	2023-03-24
SNAP RCE_Part A_2.14.23 - OIRA_Rev.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-03-24
SNAP RCE_Part A_2.14.23 - OIRA_Rev.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-03-24
SNAP RCE_Part B_2.10.23 - OIRA_Rev.docx Supporting Statement B	2023-03-24
SNAP RCE_Part B_2.10.23 - OIRA_Rev.docx Supporting Statement B	2023-03-24
Q2. Data Security Plan_2022 09 02.docx Supplementary Document	2023-02-10
Q2. Data Security Plan_2022 09 02.docx Supplementary Document	2023-02-10
Q1. Confidentiality Pledge.docx Supplementary Document	2023-02-10
Q1. Confidentiality Pledge.docx Supplementary Document	2023-02-10
V. Site-specific Intervention Design Diagrams.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
V. Site-specific Intervention Design Diagrams.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
U. Site-specific MDI Tables.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
U. Site-specific MDI Tables.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
S. Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval_2022 09 02.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
S. Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval_2022 09 02.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
P. FNS-10 USDA FNS Persons Doing Business with the Food and Nutrition Service.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
P. FNS-10 USDA FNS Persons Doing Business with the Food and Nutrition Service.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
O. FNS-8 USDA_FNS Studies and Reports.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
O. FNS-8 USDA_FNS Studies and Reports.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
N. Incentives and Response Rates_2022 09 02.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
N. Incentives and Response Rates_2022 09 02.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
M. Participant Survey Pretest Memo_2022 09 02.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
M. Participant Survey Pretest Memo_2022 09 02.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
L. Responses to NASS comments_2022 12 19.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
L. Responses to NASS comments_2022 12 19.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
J. 60-Day Federal Register Notice_2022 09 02.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
J. 60-Day Federal Register Notice_2022 09 02.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
C. Data Collection Summary Table.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
C. Data Collection Summary Table.docx Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
A. Legal Authority_2022 09 02.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-25
A. Legal Authority_2022 09 02.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-01-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
258086	Business Non-Respondents Other-NON RESPONDENT PLACE HOLDER	Unchanged
258083	Business Other-D1. SNAP Administrative Data Request	Unchanged
258081	State/Local Government Non-Respondents Other- NON RESPONDENT PLACE HOLDER	Unchanged
258080	State/Local Government Other-D1. SNAP Administrative Data Request	Unchanged
258079	Individuals and Households Non-Respondents Other- NON RESPONDENT PLACE HOLDER	Unchanged
258078	Individuals and Households Other-F1. Participant Focus Group Discussion Guide	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0680	ICR Reference No: 202308-0584-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202306-0584-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Rapid Cycle Evaluation of Operational Improvements in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T) Programs
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/03/2023
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/02/2023
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2026	03/31/2026	03/31/2026
Responses	239,256	0	239,256
Time Burden (Hours)	16,216	0	16,216
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: SNAP E&T RCE will implement and test small-scale interventions on SNAP E&T programs across eight sites. Using rapid cycle evaluation, the study will examine the effectiveness of the interventions for improving SNAP E&T operations and service delivery. The study will also assess intervention implementation, scalability, and costs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 117 - 103 17 Name of Law: Food and Nutrition Act of 2008
  

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:
	87 FR 22169	04/14/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 10076	02/16/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Business
Business Non-Respondents
Individuals and Households
Individuals and Households Non-Respondents
State/Local Government
State/Local Government Non-Respondents

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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	239,256	239,256	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	16,216	16,216	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,752,138

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 08/02/2023

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