To assist American farmers and needy people by purchasing commodities and delivering them to State agencies that, in turn, distribute them to organizations for use in providing food assistance to those in need.
The revision in burden hours under Section 250 reflects program changes caused as a result of the upcoming implementation of a new Web Based Supply Change Management (WBSCM) system, which will replace older systems and will streamline the procurement, delivery, and management of USDA foods. A net increase of 5,420 hours is due to the implementation of WBSCM. We are also requesting 51 hours due to changes in the certification process created by the final rule Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Resource Limits and Exclusions, and Extended Certification Periods. The current OMB Inventory is 1,073,701 with the increase the total Annual Hours Requested is 1,079,172.
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.