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.
FNS is requesting a no material/non-substantive change to reduce the burden hours from 116 to 53. 63 burden hours was merged and approved into 0584-0026. This change will reduce the burden in 0584-0577 by 63 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.