Food Distribution Regulations and Forms

OMB Control No: 0584-0293	ICR Reference No: 199506-0584-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199405-0584-004
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Food Distribution Regulations and Forms
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/13/1995
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/26/1995
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the following conditions: (1) upon resubmission of the next clearance package, FCS must submit all related guidance or instruction on information not collected through specific forms; this should include the information requested in the OMB memorandum of 8/24/95, which FCS provided in response on 9/8/95; and (2) FCS will reduce the frequency of reporting on the FCS-152 and FCS-153 from monthly to semi-annually, consistent with the change made for the FCS-155, or will provide OMB an analysis as to why such a change can not be made at that time, including a proposed timeframe for such future revisions. In addition, approval for this collection is granted for two years in order to incorporate changes proposed through FCS's upcoming Paperwork Reduction Rule.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/1997	09/30/1997	01/31/1996
Responses	1,099,490	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,190,971	0	851,833
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Food distribution regulations and forms ensure that Food distribution programs are administered effectively and efficiently. The information submitted by State agencies covers all aspects of food ordering, purchase, storage, and distribution.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Food Distribution Regulations and Forms FCS-7;52;53;57, FCS-152;153;155, FCS-155A;513, FCS-513A;516, FCS-519A;519B, FCS-586A;586B, FCS-663

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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	1,099,490	0	0	-54,654	1,154,144	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,190,971	851,833	0	-16,858	355,996	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 06/26/1995

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