This is a revision of a currently approved data collection. There is a decrease of the total number of respondents from 52 to 53. Currently there are 53 State Agencies; however, only 52 have incorporated the options covered by this collection which captures actual data not estimates.
A total of 18 State agencies have incorporated a methodology for determining the cost of doing business in self-employment cases. This is an increase from 10 to 18 States from the previous revision of this collection in 2010. Therefore, the increase in the number of respondents reflects a program change and burden increase from 236 hours (current OMB inventory) to 316 hours requested, a difference of 80 burden 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.
Supporting State -OMB 584-0496 - 2013 Revision FINAL 112013.docx
SNAP Methodology: State Agency Options