This information collection is associated with three interim rules. The provisions of these rules are reflected in this extension request. Two of the three rules, however, have not yet been published. As such, FNS is granted a short-term extension on the existing information collection requirements not associated with the unpublished rules. Upon publication of all three regulations in the Federal Register, FNS will resubmit this IC package for approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2000
11/30/2000
05/31/2000
18,710,086
0
16,858,605
2,568,107
0
1,372,042
0
0
0
The WIC Program provides nutrition benefits to low income women, infants and children. It is administered by State and local governments. Benefits are obtained through retail vendor, home delivery and direct distribution systems. This submission is being made to extend the general program information collection burden of the WIC Program for an additional three years
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.
WIC Program Regulations - Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden