Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), State Law Enforcement Bureau (SLEB) Fraud Investigations, 41288-41289 [2016-14991]

Download as PDF 41288 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 122 / Friday, June 24, 2016 / Notices our regulations at 274.6(b)(6) for the Excessive Replacement Card Notice. Available data from 2015 shows that on average 2,527.5 households in a State request five or more replacement cards within 12 months. FNS estimates that half of all recipients who receive a notice upon issuance of their fourth card (5,055) will not request a fifth card. Annual Reporting Burden Estimates Affected Public: Individual/ Household; and State and Local Government Agencies. Estimated Number of Respondents: 275,549. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 550,994. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 21,940. ESTIMATED ANNUAL BURDEN FOR 0584–0587 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: TRAFFICKING CONTROLS AND FRAUD, 7 CFR 274 CFR Affected Public: State and Local Agencies 274.6(b)(5) ................... 274.6(b)(5) ................... 274.6(b)(6) ................... Subtotal ................. Affected Public: Households 274.6(b)(5) ................... 274.6(b)(5) ................... 274.6(b)(5) ................... Annual responses per respondent Number of respondents Title Withhold Replacement Card Warning Notice. Replacement Card Withheld Notice. Excessive Replacement Card Notice. Burden hours per response Total burden hours 3 5,055 15,165 0.0334 506.5 3 2,527.5 7,583 0.0334 253.2 50 5,055 252,750 0.0334 8,441.85 53 5,198 275,498 0.0334 9,201.55 15,165 1 15,165 0.0334 506.5 7,581 1 7,581 0.5 3,790.5 252,750 1 252,750 0.0334 8,441.85 ............................................. Withhold Replacement Card Warning Notice. Replacement Card Withheld Notice. Excessive Replacement Card Notice. Total annual responses Subtotal ................. ............................................. 275,496 1 275,496 .0462 12,738.85 Grand Total ... ............................................. 275,549 2 550,994 0.0796 21,940.41 Dated: June 16, 2016. Yvette S. Jackson, Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. 2016–14993 Filed 6–23–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), State Law Enforcement Bureau (SLEB) Fraud Investigations Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This collection is a new collection for SNAP, SLEB Fraud Investigations. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 23, 2016. ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of sradovich on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Jun 23, 2016 Jkt 238001 information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions that were used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Daniel Wilusz, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 422, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be submitted via fax to the attention of Daniel Wilusz at 703–305–1863 or via email to Daniel.wilusz@fns.usda.gov. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will be a matter of public record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of this information collection ´ should be directed to Leysha Lopez Recci at 703–605–0253. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), State Law Enforcement Bureau (SLEB) Fraud Investigations. Form Number: Not Yet Assigned. OMB Number: 0584–NEW. Expiration Date: Not Yet Determined. Type of Request: New collection. Abstract: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is the Federal agency responsible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), (7 U.S.C. 2011–2036), which offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. FNS works with State partners to establish State Law Enforcement Bureau (SLEB) agreements to improve program administration and E:\FR\FM\24JNN1.SGM 24JNN1 41289 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 122 / Friday, June 24, 2016 / Notices ensure program integrity. Through SLEB agreements, FNS authorizes State agencies to conduct investigations into possible SNAP fraud, and to obtain Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) benefits for such law enforcement and investigative activities. This form gathers data associated with SLEB investigations using SNAP EBT benefits and the expenses for investigative activities. Affected Public: State government agencies that have a SLEB agreement with FNS. Estimated Number of Respondents: The total estimated number of respondents is 53. This includes all States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories that administer SNAP. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: The respondents will be asked to complete this form 2 times per year. Estimated number of respondents Respondent Responses annually per respondent Estimated Total Annual Responses: 106. Estimated Time per Response: The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 2 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, complete and review the information collection. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 212 hours (12,720 minutes). Total annual responses Estimated average number of hours per response Estimated total hours 106.00 2.00 212.00 Reporting Burden State government agencies that have a SLEB agreement with FNS ........................................................................... Dated: June 13, 2016. Yvette S. Jackson, Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. 2016–14991 Filed 6–23–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection Rural Housing Service (RHS), and Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), USDA. AGENCY: Proposed collection; Comments requested. ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the above-named Agencies to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of debt settlement of Community Facilities and Direct Business Program Loans and Grants. SUMMARY: Comments on this notice must be received by August 23, 2016 to be assured of consideration. sradovich on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES DATES: For inquiries on the Information Collection Package, contact Anita Outen, Community Programs Specialist, Community Programs, RHS, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Mail Stop 0787, Washington, DC 20250–0787, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Jun 23, 2016 Jkt 238001 53 2.00 Telephone (202) 720–1497, Email anita.outen@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 7 CFR part 1956, subpart C— ‘‘Debt Settlement—Community and Business Programs.’’ OMB Number: 0575–0124. Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2016. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The following Community and Direct Business Programs loans and grants are debt settled by this currently approved docket (0575–0124). The Community Facilities loan and grant program is authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) to make loans to public entities, nonprofit corporations, and Indian tribes through the Community Facilities program for the development of essential community facilities primarily serving rural residents. The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, Title 3 (Pub. L. 88–452), authorizes Economic Opportunity Cooperative loans to assist incorporated and unincorporated associations to provide low-income rural families essential processing, purchasing, or marketing services, supplies, or facilities. The Food Security Act of 1985, Section 1323 (Pub. L. 99–198), authorizes loan guarantees and grants to Nonprofit National Corporations to provide technical and financial assistance to for-profit or nonprofit local businesses in rural areas. The Business and Industry program is authorized by Section 310 B (7 U.S.C. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1932) (Pub. L. 92.419, August 30, 1972) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to improve, develop, or finance business, industry, and employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communities, including pollution abatement control. The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, Section 310 B(c) (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)), authorizes Rural Business Enterprise Grants to public bodies and nonprofit corporations to facilitate the development of private businesses in rural areas. The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, Section 310 B(f)(i) (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)), authorized Rural Cooperative Development Grants to nonprofit institutions for the purpose of enabling such institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development. The purpose of the debt settlement function for the above programs is to provide the delinquent client with an equitable tool for the compromise, adjustment, cancellation, or charge-off of a debt owned to the Agency. The information collected is similar to that required by a commercial lender in similar circumstances. Information will be collected by the field offices from applicants, borrowers, consultants, lenders, and attorneys. Failure to collect information could result in improper servicing of these loans. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5.3 hours per response. Respondents: Public bodies and nonprofit organizations. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 122 (Friday, June 24, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41288-41289]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14991]

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service

Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP), State Law Enforcement Bureau (SLEB) Fraud
Investigations

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment
on this proposed information collection. This collection is a new
collection for SNAP, SLEB Fraud Investigations.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 23, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection
of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions
of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions that were used; (c) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Daniel
Wilusz, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
3101 Park Center Drive, Room 422, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may
also be submitted via fax to the attention of Daniel Wilusz at 703-305-
1863 or via email to Daniel.wilusz@fns.usda.gov. Comments will also be
accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for submitting
comments electronically.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All
comments will be a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of this information collection should be directed to Leysha
L[oacute]pez Recci at 703-605-0253.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), State Law
Enforcement Bureau (SLEB) Fraud Investigations.
Form Number: Not Yet Assigned.
OMB Number: 0584-NEW.
Expiration Date: Not Yet Determined.
Type of Request: New collection.
Abstract: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture is the Federal agency responsible for the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), (7 U.S.C. 2011-2036),
which offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income
individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities.
FNS works with State partners to establish State Law Enforcement Bureau
(SLEB) agreements to improve program administration and

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ensure program integrity. Through SLEB agreements, FNS authorizes State
agencies to conduct investigations into possible SNAP fraud, and to
obtain Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) benefits for such law
enforcement and investigative activities. This form gathers data
associated with SLEB investigations using SNAP EBT benefits and the
expenses for investigative activities.
Affected Public: State government agencies that have a SLEB
agreement with FNS.
Estimated Number of Respondents: The total estimated number of
respondents is 53. This includes all States, the District of Columbia,
and U.S. Territories that administer SNAP.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: The respondents will
be asked to complete this form 2 times per year.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 106.
Estimated Time per Response: The time required to complete this
information collection is estimated to average 2 hours per response,
including the time to review instructions, search existing data
resources, gather the data needed, complete and review the information
collection.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 212 hours (12,720
minutes).

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Estimated
Estimated Responses Total annual average number Estimated
Respondent number of annually per responses of hours per total hours
respondents respondent response
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Reporting Burden
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State government agencies that have a SLEB agreement with FNS...... 53 2.00 106.00 2.00 212.00
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Dated: June 13, 2016.
Yvette S. Jackson,
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-14991 Filed 6-23-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P

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