FNS/USDA must annually collect direct certification data from State Agencies. FNS will use a new form, FNS-834, to collect the data. State agencies that do not meet direct certification benchmarks must submit a continuous improvement plan.
This is a new information collection. This information collection will increase the OMB inventory by 116 burden hours for reporting and recordkeeping due to program changes to comply with the statutory requirements in Section 101(b) of Public Law 111-296.
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.