Modernizing Channels of Communication with SNAP Participants

OMB Control No: 0584-0659	ICR Reference No: 202105-0584-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201912-0584-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Modernizing Channels of Communication with SNAP Participants
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/27/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2023	10/31/2023
Responses	1,164	1,164
Time Burden (Hours)	335	335
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the data collection is to identify and highlight best practices and lessons learned from various MCS implemented in State SNAP agencies. This examination will help FNS and States improve communication and identify practices that lead to improved program outcomes. FNS has identified four study objectives for this project. The first objective (the 2018 national scan of States’ use of MCS for SNAP) presents the landscape of mobile technology use for SNAP across the Nation and provides a basis for selecting the MCS case study States. The second and third objectives, which are the focus of this information collection request, are descriptive and will provide FNS with an understanding of the State processes, challenges, and distinct features of mobile technologies and the clients’ experiences with these technologies. The fourth objective will summarize the best practices and lessons learned for States that choose to implement MCS moving forward.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 113 - 128 17 Name of Law: Food and Nutrition Act of 2008

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:
	84 FR 31573	07/02/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 23943	04/30/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title Form No. Form Name Business-for and not-for-profit Non-Respondents Business-for and not-for-profit Respondents Individuals/Households SNAP Eligible Participants Non-Respondents Individuals/Households SNAP Participants Respondents State Agency Non-Respondents State Agency Respondents

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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	1,164	1,164	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	335	335	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $216,772

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.     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: Jamia Franklin 202 409-8729 [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: 05/27/2021

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