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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: Worksheet for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Quality Control Reviews. OMB Control Number: 0584–0074. Summary of Collection: State agencies are required to perform Quality Control Reviews for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 9, 2013.
    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), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV 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: Worksheet for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
Quality Control Reviews.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0074.
    Summary of Collection: State agencies are required to perform 
Quality Control Reviews for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
Program (SNAP). In order to determine the accuracy of SNAP benefits 
authorized by State agencies, a statistical sample of SNAP cases is 
selected for review from each State agency. Relevant information from 
the case record, investigative work and documentation about individual 
cases is recorded on the FNS-380, Worksheet for SNAP Quality Control 
Reviews. This information, along with supporting documentation, is the 
basis for the determination of the accuracy of the case. Section 16 of 
the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 provides the legislative basis for 
the operation of the QC system.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service 
(FNS) will use the information from the FNS-380 to record identifying 
information about the household and to also document and evaluate each 
step of the field investigation process to determine eligibility and 
payment amounts under FNS' approved State agency practices.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; 
individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 52,012.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 489,641.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-08710 Filed 4-12-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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