FOOD DISTRIBUTION REGULATIONS AND FORMS ENSURE THAT FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY. THE INFORMATIO COLLECTED, WHICH PASSES FROM STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES TO FNS REGIONAL AND HEADQUARTERS OFFICES, ALLOWS THE REQUESTED FOODS TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN A TIMELY MANNER TO NEEDY PEOPLE.
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.