This information collection is approved through 6-95 under the following conditions: OMB discourages the use of visual identificatio of race and ethnicity status of individuals because of the method's vulnerability to inaccuracy. Instead, Agencies are encouraged to offer individuals the opportunity to complete a self identifying form which is submitted separately from the application form. In the June 9, 1994 Federal Register, OMB solicited comments on this and other race/ethnicity data collection issues. Anticipating the results of this Notice, FNS will submit a plan to convert to a a self-identifying system upon resubmission of this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1995
06/30/1995
05/31/1994
2,982
0
4,866
6,710
0
10,496
0
0
0
THE FNS-191 FORM IS USED BY WIC AND CSFP LOCAL AGENCIES TO COLLECT RACIAL/ETHNIC DATA ON EACH PARTICIPANT FOR ONE MONTH OF THE YEAR. THE COMBINED COLLECTION OF RACIAL/ETHNIC DATA IS USED TO MONITOR THE WIC, CSFP, FSP, AND FDPIR LOCAL AGENCIES' COMPLIANCE WITH THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.
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.