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. The annual responses per respondent decreased for the arbitration process (from 2.6 annually to 2.2). The number of respondents for the good cause process increased from one state to two states per year. The adjustments were based on the average number of responses actually received for the FY 2010, 2011 and 2012 QC review periods. The end result yields a net increase of 16 estimated annual burden hours, from 1,363 hours to 1,379.08 hours. Additionally, the annual responses have increased due to an error in the prior ROCIS submission. The annual responses are 176, an increase of 135 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.
OMB 0584-0303 Supporting Statement 12-4-13.docx
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Regulations, Part 275 - Quality Control