FPRS facilitates data gathering for the reporting of data for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) and the Special Nutrition Programs. FPRS is the primary collection point for program performance statistics and financial data from State agencies (SA), Indian Tribal Organizations (ITO), and U.S. Territories participating in the nutrition assistance programs. This information collection pertains to 20 FNS collections currently approved by OMB The reporting burdens for these collections will merge with FPRS once approved by OMB.
The information collection burden associated with State Agency (NSLP/SNAP) Direct Certification Rate Data Element Report (FNS-834) was approved under OMB Control Number #0584-0577, Expiration date 12/31/2019. In the cleared ICR, FNS indicated that upon clearance, the burden for this collection would be merged under OMB Control Number #0584-0594, Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS). This request moves 53 hours from 0584-0577 to 0584-0594.
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.