In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. However, this approval extends only to the instrument contained in the collection (FNS-583.pdf). Collection by other means, i.e., through the Food Program Reporting System, was not requested nor were the instruments included. Any collection via these means is not approved and is being conducted in violation of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Approval is only given for 12 months. During those 12 months, an ICR should be submitted for the Food Program Reporting System that will incorporate the submission of information associated with this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2013
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2012
226
0
222
26,083
0
21,755
0
0
0
The FNS E&T Program Activity Report is used to report on E&T activities conducted by State agencies. Data reported on the FNS-583 are the basic elements of information used in program planning and management.
As a result of adding an additional annual request for more funds from State agencies, annual responses increased by 4 from 222 to 226 and burden increased of 6 hours by using the most recent data (2010) on the number of requests received. The number of burden hours increased from 21,755 to 26,083 hours. Most of the increase is due to a higher number of work registrants. This resulted in an increase of 5,177 hours (15,931.76 hours  10,755 hours). The number of E&T activity placements also increased by 299 hours (9,333.04 hours - 9,033.80 hours). Although the number of work registrants and E&T activity placements increased, the number of State agencies using 15 percent exemptions decreased. In 2010, most States had statewide waivers of ABAWD time-limits and did not use 15 percent exemptions. The number of States using 15 percent exemptions decreased from 32 to 7 State agencies. Thus, the burden hours for 15 percent exemptions decreased by 1,143 hours (547.42 hours  1,710.6 hours). In total, these changes constitute an overall upward adjustment of 4,322 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.
Form FNS-583 Food Stamp Program Employment and Training (E&T) Program
SuptStmt FNS-583-12.19.2011.docx
Food Stamp Program Employment and Training (E&T) Program