The emergency information collection approved by OMB (0584-0652) sought approval of the burden associated with expanding the SNAP online purchasing pilot, operation of the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program, and SNAP emergency allotments (EA). This information collection request only seeks approval for the continued burden associated with EA which is 2,067 responses and 763 burden hours, because the SNAP online purchasing pilot is now complete and the burden associated with P-EBT will be handled through a separate ICR process. This information collection request is the result of program changes and will decrease 3,458.782 burden hours and 16,598,675 responses from OMBâs inventory.
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.