To help assure that quality control (QC) data is reliable and to provide due process for QC findings and liabilities. Part 275 (Subpart C) requires a sampling plan and has arbitration and good cause processes.
This is a revision of a currently approved data collection, but there was an increase in the burden of 96.19 hours. The increase was realized due to the adjustment to the number of arbitrations from 35 to 39. This increase is a result of State agencies more frequently disagreeing with FNS findings. This adjustment was based on the average number of responses actually received for the FY 2007, 2008 and 2009 QC review periods. The end result yields a change in the total estimated annual burden from 1,267 hours to 1,363 hours.
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.
OMB 0584-0303 Supporting Statement 8-3-10.doc
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Regulations, Part 275 - Quality Control