Previous terms continue: 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
06/30/2014
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2013
924
0
226
21,889
0
26,083
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.
This is a revision of a currently approved collection. Fifty-three State agencies operate the E&T Program. Only the burden associated with those State agencies collecting and reporting information quarterly on new work registrants should be assigned to the FNSÂ583. The number of respondents is 53 State agencies. The form has not changed during this submission; however, the approved burden of 26,083 hours decreased by 4,194 hours due to changes in State operations and fluctuations in E&T participation. The adjusted burden is 21,889 hours.
The decrease in burden hours is due to State agency efficiencies in pulling data. In prior collections, FNS estimated that the State agency used one minute per E&T activity placement to compile and record this data. FNS now estimates that this activity takes 10 seconds per E&T activity placement, the same amount of time that it takes State agencies to compile and record work registration data. Part of the adjusted burden is an increase in the number of burden hours associated with work registrants. There were 5.7 million new work registrants in FY 2010 and 6.8 million new work registrants in FY 2011. This resulted in an increase of 3,346.93 hours (19,278.69 hours in FY 2011 - 15,931.76 hours in FY 2010). The estimated burden for E&T activity placements decreased by 7,191.04 hours (approved burden of 9,333.04 hours  revised burden of 2,142 hours). In total, these changes constitute an overall downward adjustment of 4,194 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 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (E&T) Program
LMWrev3 0583-0339 Supporting Statement for FNS-583-04 15 2013.docx
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (E&T) Program