[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 52188]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22449]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 11, 2018.
    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 
are requested regarding (1) 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; (2) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by November 
15, 2018 will be considered. Written comments 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. 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.

30-Day Federal Register Notice

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: The Assessment of Mandatory Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment &Training (E&T) Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and 
Nutrition Service (FNS) will conduct a study Assessment of Mandatory 
SNAP E&T Programs to examine program features and administrative 
practices of mandatory State SNAP E&T programs. Section 17 [7 U.S.C. 
2026] (a)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended, 
provides general legislative authority for the planned data collection. 
It authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into contracts with 
private institutions to undertake research that will help to improve 
the administration and effectiveness of the Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program (SNAP) in delivering nutrition-related benefits.
    Need and Use of the Information: This study will help FNS 
understand what data exists on how well mandatory programs help SNAP 
participants gain skills, certificates, and credentials as well as 
stable, well-paying jobs. While the intent of the mandatory E&T program 
is to assist SNAP participants in ``gaining skills, trainings, or 
experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular 
employment,'' little is known about whether or how specific E&T 
processes and services affect a participant's likelihood of 
participating or being sanctioned. In particular, little is known on 
whether complex intake or referral processes, rather than a lack of 
interest in participating in E&T, may negatively impact participation 
in mandatory programs.
    The findings from this study will identify lessons learned and best 
practices for operating mandatory E&T programs.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local & Tribal Agencies; 
Business-not-for-profit and Business for-profit; Individuals/
Households.
    Number of Respondents: 207.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 393.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-22449 Filed 10-15-18; 8:45 am]
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