This information collection concerns the documentation submitted by State agencies requesting FNS authorization to operate disaster food stamp assistance programs.
US Code:
42 USC 5179
Name of Law: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Assistance Act 1988
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 246 5(h)
Name of Law: Food and Nutrition Act 2008
This revision estimates an average of 14 D-SNAPs per calendar year, which is higher than the previously-assumed level. This adjustment is based on an increase in the number of State agencies FNS anticipates will request to operate D-SNAPs. The number of State D-SNAP requests varies greatly from year to year and has ranged from five to 26 per year over the last six 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.