[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 220 (Tuesday, November 16, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 62164-62165] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-29864] ======================================================================== Notices Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 64, No. 220 / Tuesday, November 16, 1999 / Notices [[Page 62164]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 9, 1999. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden 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 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, D.C. 20503 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, D.C. 20250-7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-6746. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Food Stamp Application Process. OMB Control Number: 0584-0064. Summary of Collection: The Food Stamp Act of 1977 (the Act) establishes a program whereby needy households may apply for and receive food stamp benefits. It specifies national eligibility standards and imposes certain administrative requirements on State agencies in administering the program. Information must be collected from households to assure that they are eligible for the program and that they receive the correct amount of food stamp benefits. Information collected is limited to that necessary for the administration and enforcement of the Food Stamp Program. The Act requires an adult representative to sign a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided on the application is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge, including information regarding the citizenship or alien status of each member. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will use an application to collect information. Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information to determine the eligibility of households for the Food Stamp Program and to determine the correct benefit levels for eligible households. The social security number will be used to check the identity of household members, to prevent duplicate participation, to make mass food stamp changes, and to verify information. If information is not collected to certify households in accordance with the Act or changing the frequency of information or reporting requirements as they relate to the application, certification, and continued eligibility of households would result in a direct violation of the Act. Further, benefits could be over issued or under issued for a long period of time if necessary information is not collected or actions are not taken timely. Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 18,071,800. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: On occasion; Monthly. Total Burden Hours: 16,275,901. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Worksheet for Food Stamp Program Quality Control Reviews, FNS-380. OMB Control Number: 0584-0074. Summary of Collection: State agencies are required to perform Quality Control reviews for the Food Stamp Program. Section 16 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 provides the legislative basis for the operation of the Food Stamp quality control system. Section 11(a) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 provides the legislative basis for the recordkeeping requirements. The Food Stamp worksheet provides a systematic means of aiding the State agency's quality control reviewer in analyzing the household case record; planning and carrying out the field investigation; and gathering, comparing, analyzing and evaluating the review data. The Face Sheet of the form is used to record identifying information about the household and indicate the review findings. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will collect information using Form FNS-380, Worksheet for Food Stamp Program Quality Control Review. Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information to document and evaluate each step of the field investigation to determine eligibility and payment amounts under FNS approved State agency practices. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 53. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: On occasion; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 503,914. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Annual Report NET Program 7 CFR Part 227. OMB Control Number: 0584-0062. Summary of Collection: Section 19(g)(2) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended, requires that ``State Educational agencies shall provide reports on expenditures of Federal funds, program participation, program cost, and related matters, in such form and at such times as the Secretary may prescribe.'' Section 227.30(f)(3) of the Nutrition Education and Training (NET) program regulations further require State agencies to submit to the Food and [[Page 62165]] Nutrition Service (FNS) an annual performance report of expenditures of funds received under this program. FNS will collect information using form FNS-42, Annual Report of the Nutrition and Education Training Program. Need and Use of the Information: FNS will collect information to monitor and analyze the use of funds in accordance with the legislative mandate. If the information is not collected, FNS would be unable to respond to Congressional and public inquiries about use of funds in each fiscal year of program operation. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 56. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 896. Nancy B. Sternberg, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 99-29864 Filed 11-15-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-01-M