SNAP Implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

OMB Control No: 0584-0652	ICR Reference No: 202003-0584-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No: COVID-19
Title: SNAP Implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 03/20/2020
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/27/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/20/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2020	6 Months From Approved
Responses	16,600,742	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,459,545	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 includes a general provision that allows the Department of Agriculture to approve state plans to provide temporary emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance to households with children who would otherwise receive free or reduced-price meals if not for their schools being closed due to the COVID-19 emergency (also known as Pandemic EBT, or P-EBT). This legislation also provides for the issuance of emergency allotments (supplements) based on a public health emergency declaration by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act related to an outbreak of COVID-19 when a State has also issued an emergency or disaster declaration. This submission seeks emergency OMB approval of activities associated with administering P-EBT and emergency allotments.

Emergency Justfication: FNS seeks emergency approval of information collection activities associated with administering P-EBT, emergency allotments, and SNAP online purchasing expansion. FNS cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures under the PRA because complying would delay the agency’s ability to provide emergency food assistance to families and children impacted by COVID-19. As such, we request expedited approval of this information collection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 116 - 127 2302 Name of Law: Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020    PL: Pub.L. 115 - 334 4001 Name of Law: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 116 - 127 2302 Name of Law: Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name SNAP Implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (I/H 2 of 2) SNAP Implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (S/L/T 1 of 2)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	16,600,742	0	16,600,742	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,459,545	0	3,459,545	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new OMB information collection request. This submission seeks emergency OMB approval of activities associated with administering P-EBT, emergency allotments, and expanding SNAP online purchasing opportunities as part of the Federal response to COVID-19.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $30,860,208

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Yes

Agency Contact: Kelly Stewart 703 305-2425 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 03/20/2020

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