This is a revision of a currently approved information collection. The total Case and Procedural SNAP case selection increased from 40,775 Negative cases in FY 2010 to 41,085 case and procedural case action cases in FY 2012. The overall reporting and recordkeeping burden associated with the completion of the FNS-245 has increased from 120,812 hours to 121,784 hours the number of responses increased from 40,775 in FY 2010 to 41,085 cases in FY 2012. This resulted in program adjustment of approximately 972 burden hours caused by an increase in the number of cases.
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.