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 253 reflects a minor estimated increase in participation as the result of the implementation of the final rule that codifies several policy changes to ensure FDPIR regulations are consistent with changes made by the 2008 Farm Bill to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As a result of program changes, there is a net increase of 1 hour due to implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill provisions.
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.