[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30041-30042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14850]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 19, 2009.
    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

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technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office 
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB), [email protected] or fax (202) 395-5806 and to 
Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, 
DC 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) 720-8958.
    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: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance for Victims of Disasters.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0336.
    Summary of Collection: The authority to operate the Disaster 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) is found in section 
5(h) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, formerly the Food Stamp Act 
of 1977, as amended and the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended by 
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Assistance Act of 1988 
authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish temporary 
emergency standards of eligibility for victims of a disaster if the 
commercial channels of food distribution have been disrupted, and 
subsequently restored. Section 11(e)(14) of the Food and Nutrition Act 
authorizes the Secretary to require State agencies to develop a plan of 
operation that includes procedures for informing the public about the 
D-SNAP, including how to apply for benefits, coordination with Federal 
and private disaster relief agencies and local government officials, 
developing application procedures to reduce hardship and inconvenience 
and deter fraud, and instruct caseworkers in procedures for 
implementing and operating the DFSP.
    Need and Use of the Information: This information collection 
concerns information obtain from State welfare agencies seeking to 
operate D-SNAP. A State agency request to operate a D-SNAP must contain 
the following information: Procedures for promptly assessing the 
geographical limits of the areas in need of D-SNAP assistance; 
household responsibilities; a description of post-disaster reviews; 
procedures to inform both the general public and households already 
certified under the disaster program if the operation of the D-SNAP is 
extended; procedures to issue benefits during a disaster; and 
procedures to coordinate with other State agencies to obtain additional 
workers and other personnel if needed to supplement the State agency's 
regular staff.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 14.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 140.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-14850 Filed 6-23-09; 8:45 am]
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