OMB is filing comment on this ICR which is part of a proposed rule. Approval is not granted at this time. FNS should resubmit this ICR in conjunction with the draft final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2009
28,280,366
0
28,280,366
3,050,545
0
3,050,545
0
0
0
The information is for implementing mandates of P.L. 108-265 needed to 1)provide due process for WIC vendors; 2) ensure that WIC infant formula is safe; and, 3) prevent WIC cost increases due to vendor incentive items.
FNS is requesting 3,094,326 hours, of which 12,095 hours are due to program change associated with this rule and 31,686 are due to an adjustment. This would be an increase of 43,781 hours to the currently approved 3,050,545 hours.
Most of the adjustments are needed for the approved information burdens which have been calculated using the number of State agencies or vendors. Since the last submission, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has joined the WIC Program as a new State agency, effective October 1, 2005. This means that the WIC Program is now administered by 90 State agencies (50 Geographic States, 34 Indian Tribal organizations, the District of Columbia, and 5 Territories). Also, FNS estimates that the number of retail vendors has increased from 45,178 to about 50,000 since the last submission.
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.
Burden Narrative.pdf
Summary of Burden Table.xls
Part A Supporting Statement #0584-0043.doc
7 CFR 246 - Vendor Burden