[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 198 (Tuesday, October 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 53285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-27103]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Consumer Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Performance Reporting System, Management Evaluation, 
Data Analysis, and Corrective Action

AGENCY: Food and Consumer Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment 
on proposed information collections. The proposed collection is an 
extension of collection currently approved under Office of Management 
and Budget No. 0584-0010.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before December 15, 
1997.

ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection 
of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions 
of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; 
(b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, 
including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. Comments may be sent to Joseph H. Pinto, Chief, State 
Administration Branch, Food Stamp Program, Food and Consumer Service, 
U. S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 
22302.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All 
comments will also become a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection form and instruction should be 
directed to Joseph H. Pinto, (703) 305-2383.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Performance Reporting System, Management Evaluation, Data 
Analysis, and Corrective Action.
    OMB Number: 0584-0010.
    Expiration Date: October 31, 1997.
    Type of Request: Reinstatement without change, of this previously 
approved collection of information.
    Abstract: The purpose of the Performance Reporting System (PRS) is 
to ensure that each State agency and project area is operating the Food 
Stamp Program in accordance with the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as 
amended, (Act) and corresponding program regulations. Under Section 11 
of the Act, State agencies must maintain necessary records to ascertain 
that the Food Stamp Program is operated in compliance with the Act and 
regulations and must make these records available to the Food and 
Consumer Service (FCS) for inspection and audit.
    Management Evaluation (ME) Review Schedules--Unless the State 
receives approval for an alternative ME review schedule, each State 
agency is required, under 7 CFR Part 275 to submit one review schedule 
every one, two, or three years, depending on the project area make-up 
of the State.
    Data Analysis--Under 7 CFR Part 275, each State must establish a 
system for analysis and evaluation of all data available to the State. 
Data analysis and evaluation is an ongoing process that facilitates the 
development of effective and prompt correction action.
    Corrective Action Plans--Under 7 CFR Part 275, State agencies must 
prepare a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) addressing identified 
deficiencies. The State agencies must develop a system for monitoring 
and evaluating corrective action and submit CAP updates to FCS twice a 
year.
    Affected Public: 53 State governments.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2896 (includes project areas 
within the 53 State governments responsible for the administration and 
operation of the Food Stamp Program).
    Number of responses per respondent: 2.0614.
    Estimated Total annual responses: 5,970.
    Hours per response: 99.3534.
    Number of record keepers: 53.
    Estimated Annual hours per record keepers: 1.451.
    Total record keeping hours: 75.
    Total annual reporting hours: 593,215 (total hours per response 
plus total recordkeeping hours).

    Dated: October 1, 1997.
Yvette S. Jackson,
Acting Administrator, Food and Consumer Service.
[FR Doc. 97-27103 Filed 10-10-97; 8:45 am]
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