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OMB Control No:
0584-0673
ICR Reference No:
202503-0584-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202006-0584-003
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/FNS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: 2008 Farm Bill Provisions on Clarification of Split Issuance; Accrual of Benefits and Definition Changes Act of 2008
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
06/09/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/29/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2025
Responses
8,203,564
0
7,071,824
Time Burden (Hours)
239,134
0
163,970
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This submission explains the burden calculations for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to include the benefit off-line storage and expungement activities contained in the final rule “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: 2008 Farm Bill Provisions on Clarification of Split Issuance; Accrual of Benefits and Definition Changes,” (85 FR 52025) which implements benefit issuance provisions of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law 110-234 (2008 Farm Bill) and the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334, (2018 Farm Bill). Both Farm Bills amended the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (the Act), which includes benefit issuance, storage, and expiration requirements for administering the program. State agencies are responsible for issuing benefits to those households entitled to benefits under the Act. A subsequent interim final rule, titled “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): 2008 Farm Bill Provisions on Clarification of Split Issuance; Accrual of Benefits and Definition Changes: Delay of Implementation Date for Certain Provisions”, This included the provisions in 7 CFR 274.2(h) and 274.2(i)(1)-(3) regarding storage of benefits off-line and permanent expungement of unused benefits.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 334 4006
Name of Law: Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, P.L. 115-334, (2018 Farm Bill).
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 234 7(h)
Name of Law: Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, (2008 Farm Bill)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 115 - 334 4006 Name of Law: Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, P.L. 115-334, (2018 Farm Bill).
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 82969
10/15/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 17240
04/24/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Individuals/Households
State Agency
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
8,203,564
7,071,824
0
1,131,740
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
239,134
163,970
0
75,164
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is an existing burden requirement in use through OMB 0584-0673. Due to an adjustment in the number of notices sent, FNS will increase burden hours by 70,164, annual respondents by 3,505,850, and total annual responses by 1,131,740 to the OMB inventory.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$564,125
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:
Lynn Gilbert 202 690-2682 lynn.gilbert@usda.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
04/29/2025
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