FNS reported the current OMB inventory for this collection was 1,372,042 on the 83-I. The actual inventory for this collection prior to this submission was 2,568,107. Therefore, the burden hour adjustment was 85,374, not 1,281,439. Additionally, the number of respondents was revised to avoid counting the same respondent more than once, all per our 11/3/00 telephone call.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2003
11/30/2003
11/30/2000
26,122,891
0
18,710,086
2,653,481
0
2,568,107
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 Progrma for an additional three year.
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