This is a revision of a currently approved data collection. The current burden inventory is 316 total annual burden hours and 122 total annual responses. As a result of program changes FNS is requesting 746 total annual burden hours and total annual responses are estimated at 127. This revision reflects an increase 430 total annual burden hours and 5 total annual responses. Additionally, based on public comments received from State agencies, FNS has increased the time per respondent from 2.5 hours to 10 hours a increase of 7.5 burden hours. Currently there is a total of 52 State agencies who have established SUAs and will review them on an annual basis, FNS is requesting an increase to 53 State agencies who will submit this information. This request reflects an increase of 1 State Agency.
Currently there are 18 State agencies have incorporated a methodology for determining the cost of doing business in self-employment cases. FNS is requesting a total of 21 State agencies will submit this information. This revision request reflects an increase of 3 State agencies.
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.