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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Employment and Training
Performance Measurement, Monitoring
and Reporting Requirements
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 an extension, without
change, of a currently approved
collection for annual outcome data for
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) Employment and
Training (E&T) programs, as mandated
by Section 16(h)(5) of the Food and
Nutrition Act (FNA) and as amended by
section 4022 of the Agricultural Act of
2014.
DATES: Written comments must be
received on or before July 8, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to:
Moira Johnston, Director, SNAP, Food
and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive,
Room 806, Alexandria, VA 22302.
Comments may also be submitted via
email to moira.johnston@usda.gov.
Comments will also be accepted through
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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
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 Moira Johnston at
703–305–2515.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.
Title: SNAP E&T Performance
Measure, Monitoring, and Reporting
Requirements.
Form Number: Not applicable.
OMB Number: 0584–0614.
Expiration Date: 9/30/2019.
Type of Request: Extension, without
change, of a currently approved
collection.
Abstract: Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) regulations
at 7 CFR 273.7(c)(17) requires State
agencies to submit annual outcome
reports to monitor the effectiveness of
SNAP Employment and Training (E&T)
programs. State agencies must maintain
records in order to support data
reported in the annual outcome reports.
The information collected on the
annual outcome report includes: (1) The
number and percentage of E&T
participants who retain employment 2
quarters and 4 quarters after completing
E&T; (2) the median wages for
participants with earnings 2 quarters
after completion of E&T; (3) the number
and percentage of participants that
completed a training, education, work
experience or on-the-job training
component; (4) certain unique
characteristics of SNAP E&T
participants; and (5) additional
reporting requirements for State
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agencies that pledge to serve all at-risk
Able-bodied Adults without Dependents
(ABAWDs). State agencies are also
required to identify appropriate
outcome reporting measures for each
proposed component that is intended to
serve a threshold number of participants
of at least 100 a year. The reporting
measures for these components are
identified in State agencies’ E&T plans
and the outcome data will be reported
to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
in State agencies’ annual outcome
reports. State agencies are required to
report outcome data annually.
With this information, FNS will be
able to identify more, and less,
successful E&T practices and work with
State agencies to improve their E&T
programs. This process is critical to
building a more effective E&T operation
nationally that will help move more
individuals into the workforce.
State agencies use a combination of
methods to collect the outcome data,
including existing automated data
systems, new data collection, sampling
methods, and some direct contact with
SNAP E&T participants. FNS estimates
that the ongoing additional time burden
will average no more than about 231
hours annually per State (about one and
a half staff-months) on average (12,233
hours per year for all States).
The breakdown of the 231 hours is
itemized in the table below. FNS
believes this estimate may be somewhat
high since more States have moved to
collecting data through automated data
systems which requires less time than
data collected through direct contact
with SNAP E&T participants.
Affected Public: State, Local and
Tribal Government. Respondent groups
identified include State agencies
administering the SNAP E&T program
in 50 States, the District of Columbia,
Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
The total estimated number of
respondents is 53 State agencies,
including the agencies responsible for
SNAP administration in 50 States, the
District of Columbia, Guam and the U.S.
Virgin Islands.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: The 53 State agencies are
required to submit data on the outcome
report annualy. State agencies will be
required to maintain data to support 1
report per year.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
53.
Estimated Time per Response: The
estimated time of response, including
recordkeeping and reporting is 32.796
hours per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 12,233 hours.
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See the table below for estimated total
annual burden for each type of
respondent.
ESTIMATED ONGOING REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING BURDEN HOURS
Annual report/
record
filed
Total annual
responses
Average
burden hours
per response
Total
burden hours
Description of activity
272.1(f) Recordkeeping.
273.7(c)(17)(i) Reporting.
............................................................
53
1
53
1
53
E&T participants who have earnings
in the second quarter after completion of E&T.
E&T participants who have earnings
in the fourth quarter after completion of E&T.
Median quarterly earnings .................
53
1
53
40
2,120
53
1
53
40
2,120
53
1
53
40
2,120
E&T participants that completed a
training, educational, work experience or an on-the-job training
component within 6 months after
completion of participation in E&T.
Characteristics of E&T participants,
some broken out by 4 above
measures.
Measures in a State agencies’ E&T
plan for components that are designed to serve at least 100 E&T
participants a year.
Information about ABAWDs from
State agencies that have committed to offering them participation in a qualifying activity.
45
1
45
80
3,600
53
1
53
20
1,060
53
1
53
20
1,060
10
1
10
10
100
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53
7
320
38
12,180
............................................................
53
1
53
1
53
............................................................
53
7.03774
373
32.7962
12,233
273.7(c)(17)(ii) Reporting.
273.7(c)(17)(iii)
Reporting.
273.7(c)(17)(iv)
Reporting.
273.7(c)(17)(v) &
(vi) Reporting.
273.7(c)(17)(vii)
Reporting.
273.7(c)(17)(viii)
Reporting.
Total Reporting.
Total Recordkeeping.
Total ..............
Dated: April 26, 2019.
Brandon Lipps,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
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Currently Approved Information
Collection
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
Notice and request for
comments.
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites
comments on this information
collection for which approval from the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) will be requested.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by July 8, 2019.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Employment and Training
Performance Measurement, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
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 an
extension, without change, of a currently approved collection for
annual outcome data for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) programs, as mandated by Section
16(h)(5) of the Food and Nutrition Act (FNA) and as amended by section
4022 of the Agricultural Act of 2014.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 8, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to: Moira Johnston, Director, SNAP,
Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park
Center Drive, Room 806, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be
submitted via email to [email protected]. 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 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 Moira
Johnston at 703-305-2515.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.
Title: SNAP E&T Performance Measure, Monitoring, and Reporting
Requirements.
Form Number: Not applicable.
OMB Number: 0584-0614.
Expiration Date: 9/30/2019.
Type of Request: Extension, without change, of a currently approved
collection.
Abstract: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
regulations at 7 CFR 273.7(c)(17) requires State agencies to submit
annual outcome reports to monitor the effectiveness of SNAP Employment
and Training (E&T) programs. State agencies must maintain records in
order to support data reported in the annual outcome reports.
The information collected on the annual outcome report includes:
(1) The number and percentage of E&T participants who retain employment
2 quarters and 4 quarters after completing E&T; (2) the median wages
for participants with earnings 2 quarters after completion of E&T; (3)
the number and percentage of participants that completed a training,
education, work experience or on-the-job training component; (4)
certain unique characteristics of SNAP E&T participants; and (5)
additional reporting requirements for State agencies that pledge to
serve all at-risk Able-bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDs). State
agencies are also required to identify appropriate outcome reporting
measures for each proposed component that is intended to serve a
threshold number of participants of at least 100 a year. The reporting
measures for these components are identified in State agencies' E&T
plans and the outcome data will be reported to the Food and Nutrition
Service (FNS) in State agencies' annual outcome reports. State agencies
are required to report outcome data annually.
With this information, FNS will be able to identify more, and less,
successful E&T practices and work with State agencies to improve their
E&T programs. This process is critical to building a more effective E&T
operation nationally that will help move more individuals into the
workforce.
State agencies use a combination of methods to collect the outcome
data, including existing automated data systems, new data collection,
sampling methods, and some direct contact with SNAP E&T participants.
FNS estimates that the ongoing additional time burden will average no
more than about 231 hours annually per State (about one and a half
staff-months) on average (12,233 hours per year for all States).
The breakdown of the 231 hours is itemized in the table below. FNS
believes this estimate may be somewhat high since more States have
moved to collecting data through automated data systems which requires
less time than data collected through direct contact with SNAP E&T
participants.
Affected Public: State, Local and Tribal Government. Respondent
groups identified include State agencies administering the SNAP E&T
program in 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands.
Estimated Number of Respondents: The total estimated number of
respondents is 53 State agencies, including the agencies responsible
for SNAP administration in 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam
and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: The 53 State agencies
are required to submit data on the outcome report annualy. State
agencies will be required to maintain data to support 1 report per
year.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 53.
Estimated Time per Response: The estimated time of response,
including recordkeeping and reporting is 32.796 hours per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 12,233 hours.
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See the table below for estimated total annual burden for each type
of respondent.
Estimated Ongoing Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden Hours
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Average
Regulation section Description of activity Number of Annual report/ Total annual burden hours Total burden
respondents record filed responses per response hours
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272.1(f) Recordkeeping................. ............................... 53 1 53 1 53
273.7(c)(17)(i) Reporting.............. E&T participants who have 53 1 53 40 2,120
earnings in the second quarter
after completion of E&T.
273.7(c)(17)(ii) Reporting............. E&T participants who have 53 1 53 40 2,120
earnings in the fourth quarter
after completion of E&T.
273.7(c)(17)(iii) Reporting............ Median quarterly earnings...... 53 1 53 40 2,120
273.7(c)(17)(iv) Reporting............. E&T participants that completed 45 1 45 80 3,600
a training, educational, work
experience or an on-the-job
training component within 6
months after completion of
participation in E&T.
273.7(c)(17)(v) & (vi) Reporting....... Characteristics of E&T 53 1 53 20 1,060
participants, some broken out
by 4 above measures.
273.7(c)(17)(vii) Reporting............ Measures in a State agencies' 53 1 53 20 1,060
E&T plan for components that
are designed to serve at least
100 E&T participants a year.
273.7(c)(17)(viii) Reporting........... Information about ABAWDs from 10 1 10 10 100
State agencies that have
committed to offering them
participation in a qualifying
activity.
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Total Reporting.................... ............................... 53 7 320 38 12,180
Total Recordkeeping................ ............................... 53 1 53 1 53
Total.............................. ............................... 53 7.03774 373 32.7962 12,233
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Dated: April 26, 2019.
Brandon Lipps,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
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