FNS-245: SNAP Negative Case Action Review Schedule

OMB Control No: 0584-0034	ICR Reference No: 202104-0584-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201705-0584-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No: Renewal FNS 245
Title: FNS-245: SNAP Negative Case Action Review Schedule
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/30/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2021
Responses	177,230	77,940
Time Burden (Hours)	112,491	115,514
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The QC review for FSP negative cases monitors the rate of error for negative actions. Form FNS-245 is the source document for this information.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 108 - 269 16 Name of Law: Food Stamp Act of 1977    PL: Pub.L. 108 - 269 11 Name of Law: Food Stamp Act of 1977

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 51	01/04/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 22132	04/27/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name QC - SNAP Case and Procedural Case Action Review Schedule FNS-245 Quality Control - SNAP Case and Procedural Case Action Review Schedule

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	177,230	77,940	0	0	99,290	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	112,491	115,514	0	0	-3,023	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 revision of a currently approved information collection. The total negative case selection decreased from 38,970 cases in FY 2015 to 35,446 cases in FY 2019. This caused an adjustment in the overall burden from 115,514.87 hours in FY 2015 to 112,491.43 hours in FY 2019; a 3,022.97 hour decrease in overall burden. In addition, the number of responses increased from 77,940 to 177, 230. This change is primarily due to the correction of 1) which regulations must be included in the collection and 2) how to calculate the number of responses accurately based on the updated regulatory references.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,275,083

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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.     Yes

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? No

Agency Contact: Rachelle Ragland-Greene 703 605-0038 [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: 04/30/2021

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