This is a revision of a currently approved information collection. The FNS-248 was officially removed which reflects a decrease of 64 burden hours due to program changes impacted by rulemaking. The reporting time per response for the FNS-245 has decreased from 3.0236 to 2.9406 hours due to regulatory changes. In addition, the total Negatives SNAP case selection increased from 39,547 cases in FY 2007 to 40,775 cases in FY 2010. The overall reporting and recordkeeping burden associated with the completion of the FNS-245 has increased from approximately 118, 635 to 120,812 hours. This resulted in an increase of approximately 2,177 burden hours and an increase of approximately 1,228 responses.
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.