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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Economic Research Service
Notice of Intent To Request Renewal of
a Currently Approved Information
Collection
Economic Research Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
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AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the
Economic Research Service (ERS) to
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request extension of a currently
approved information collection, the
Generic Clearance for Survey Research
Studies.
Comments on this notice must be
received by December 7, 2021 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Address all comments
concerning this notice to
pheny.weidman@usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pheny Weidman at the address in the
preamble. Tel. 202–694–5013.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Generic Clearance for Survey
Research Studies.
OMB Number: 0536–0073.
Expiration Date of Approval: May 31,
2022.
Type of Request: Intent To Seek
Approval To Extend an Information
Collection for 3 Years.
Abstract: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub.
L. 104–13) and OMB regulations at 5
CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29,
1995), this notice announces the ERS’
intention to request renewal of approval
from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for a generic clearance
that will allow ERS to rigorously
develop, test, and evaluate its survey
methodologies, instruments, and
administration. The mission of ERS is to
provide economic and other social
science information and analysis for
public and private decisions on
agriculture, food, natural resources, and
rural America. This request is part of an
on-going initiative to improve ERS data
product quality, as recommended by
both its own guidelines and those of
OMB.
The purpose of this generic clearance
is to allow ERS to evaluate, adopt, and
use state-of-the-art and multidisciplinary research to improve and
enhance the quality of its current data
collections. This clearance will also be
used to aid in the development of new
surveys. It will help to ensure that
requested data can be provided in the
desired format, reporting burden (time
and financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly
understood, and the impact of collection
requirements on respondents can be
properly assessed.
ERS envisions using a variety of
survey improvement techniques, as
appropriate to the individual project
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under investigation. These include
focus groups, market analysis, cognitive
and usability laboratory and field
techniques, exploratory interviews,
behavior coding, and respondent
debriefing.
Following standard OMB
requirements, ERS will inform OMB
individually in writing of the purpose,
scope, time frame, and number of
burden hours used for each survey
improvement or development project it
undertakes under this generic clearance.
ERS will also provide OMB with a copy
of the data collection instrument (if
applicable), and all other materials
describing the project.
Authority: These data will be
collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C.
2204(a).
ERS intends to protect respondent
information under the Privacy Act of
1974, Section 1770 of the Food Security
Act of 1985, and 7 U.S.C. 2276. ERS has
decided not to invoke the Confidential
Information Protection and Statistical
Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA). The
complexity and cost necessary to invoke
CIPSEA is not justified given the nature
of the collection; the collections would
generally be conducted by ERS’
contractors and designed to be hosted in
non-government owned computer
systems, where CIPSEA compliance
could not be assured.
Specific details regarding information
handling will be specified in individual
submissions under this generic
clearance.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for these collections of
information is estimated to average from
.5 to 1.5 hours per respondent,
depending upon the information
collection and the technique used to test
for that particular collection.
Respondents: Individuals or
households, farms, and businesses or
other for-profits.
Estimated Total Number of
Respondents: 3,630.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 1,820 hours. Public
reporting burden for these collections of
information is estimated to average from
.5 to 1.5 hours per respondent,
dependent upon the survey and the
technique used to test for that particular
survey.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Pheny Weidman at
the address in the preamble.
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Comments: 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 will 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 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. Comments
should be sent to the address in the
preamble. All responses to this notice
will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All
comments will also become a matter of
public record.
Spiro Stefanou,
Administrator, Economic Research Service,
United States Department of Agriculture.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request—Food Program
and Reporting System (FPRS)
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 is a revision of a currently
approved collection for the Food
Programs Reporting System (FPRS). The
purpose of FPRS is to enable data
gathering for the reporting of data
related to Food and Nutrition Service
(FNS) programs, including the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP). FPRS is the primary
collection point for FNS program
performance statistics and financial data
from State agencies, Indian Tribal
Organizations and U.S. Territories
running and operating the nutrition
assistance programs. FNS is announcing
a revision to the reporting requirements
in the SNAP Employment and Training
program, specifically FNS–583, SNAP
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Employment and Training Program
Activity Report, due to changes in
rulemaking from the final rule titled,
‘‘Employment and Training
Opportunities in the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program,’’ RIN
0584–AE68 published January 5, 2021.
This notice also announces the
proposed revision of the FNS–366B,
Program Activity Statement, to revise
the currently collected data on initial
and recertification applications. FNS is
not requesting any other updates in this
request.
DATES: Written comments must be
received on or before December 7, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be
submitted via fax to Moira Johnston at
703–305–2515 or via email to
moira.johnston@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
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: Food Programs Reporting
System.
Form Number: FNS–583, SNAP
Employment and Training Program
Activity Report and the FNS–366B,
Program Activity Statement.
OMB Number: 0584–0594.
Expiration Date: 07/31/2023.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract:
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FNS–583 Revision
The SNAP Employment and Training
(E&T) program, established by the Food
Security Act of 1985, helps able-bodied
SNAP recipients find work or gain the
skills, training, and experience that
leads to employment. In accordance
with 7 CFR 273.7(c)(9), State agencies
are required to submit quarterly E&T
Program Activity Reports containing
monthly figures for participation in the
program no later than 45 days after the
end of each Federal fiscal quarter FNS
uses Form FNS–583 to provide the
format for this data. State agencies
report this data using the online Food
Program Reporting System (FPRS, OMB
Control Number: 0584–0594; Expiration
Date: 07/31/2023). The purpose of the
E&T Program Activity Report (FNS–583)
submitted and maintained in FPRS is to
collect standard and consistent
information on all States and Territories
Work Registrants, E&T Participation,
Able-Bodied Adults Without
Dependents (ABAWD), Program
Activities, Components funded through
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program Office of Employment and
Training (OET). The data collected
through the FNS–583 is used by FNS to
help with management decisions,
supports policy initiatives, and provides
insight into where OET can best offer
Technical Assistance to States, thus
supporting planning within the agency.
The current data elements collected as
part of the FNS–583 in accordance with
7 CFR 273.7(c)(9), ask State agencies to
report on:
• Newly work registered E&T
participants;
• Number of ABAWD applicants and
recipients participating in qualifying
components;
• The number of all applicants and
recipients participating in components;
• The number of ABAWDS subject to
the 3-month time limit (in accordance
with 273.24(b)) who are exempt under
the State agency’s discretionary
exemptions under 273.24(g).
Merging OMB-Approved Burden for
the FNS–583 from OMB Control
Number: 0584–0653 to OMB Control
Number: 0584–0594: FNS intends to
update the FNS–583 form to reflect
changes made as a direct result of the
final rule titled, ‘‘Employment and
Training Opportunities in SNAP,’’ RIN
0584–AE68, published January 5, 2021,
(86 FR 358). The information collection
burden associated with FNS final rule,
7 CFR parts 271 and 273, ‘‘Employment
and Training Opportunities in the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program,’’ was approved under OMB
Control Number: 0584–0653; Expiration
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Economic Research Service
Notice of Intent To Request Renewal of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
AGENCY: Economic Research Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the Economic Research Service (ERS)
to request extension of a currently approved information collection,
the Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 7, 2021 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to
[email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pheny Weidman at the address in the
preamble. Tel. 202-694-5013.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies.
OMB Number: 0536-0073.
Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2022.
Type of Request: Intent To Seek Approval To Extend an Information
Collection for 3 Years.
Abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(Pub. L. 104-13) and OMB regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978,
August 29, 1995), this notice announces the ERS' intention to request
renewal of approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
a generic clearance that will allow ERS to rigorously develop, test,
and evaluate its survey methodologies, instruments, and administration.
The mission of ERS is to provide economic and other social science
information and analysis for public and private decisions on
agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural America. This request
is part of an on-going initiative to improve ERS data product quality,
as recommended by both its own guidelines and those of OMB.
The purpose of this generic clearance is to allow ERS to evaluate,
adopt, and use state-of-the-art and multi-disciplinary research to
improve and enhance the quality of its current data collections. This
clearance will also be used to aid in the development of new surveys.
It will help to ensure that requested data can be provided in the
desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is
minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the
impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly
assessed.
ERS envisions using a variety of survey improvement techniques, as
appropriate to the individual project under investigation. These
include focus groups, market analysis, cognitive and usability
laboratory and field techniques, exploratory interviews, behavior
coding, and respondent debriefing.
Following standard OMB requirements, ERS will inform OMB
individually in writing of the purpose, scope, time frame, and number
of burden hours used for each survey improvement or development project
it undertakes under this generic clearance. ERS will also provide OMB
with a copy of the data collection instrument (if applicable), and all
other materials describing the project.
Authority: These data will be collected under the authority of 7
U.S.C. 2204(a).
ERS intends to protect respondent information under the Privacy Act
of 1974, Section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985, and 7 U.S.C.
2276. ERS has decided not to invoke the Confidential Information
Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA). The
complexity and cost necessary to invoke CIPSEA is not justified given
the nature of the collection; the collections would generally be
conducted by ERS' contractors and designed to be hosted in non-
government owned computer systems, where CIPSEA compliance could not be
assured.
Specific details regarding information handling will be specified
in individual submissions under this generic clearance.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for these collections
of information is estimated to average from .5 to 1.5 hours per
respondent, depending upon the information collection and the technique
used to test for that particular collection.
Respondents: Individuals or households, farms, and businesses or
other for-profits.
Estimated Total Number of Respondents: 3,630.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,820 hours. Public
reporting burden for these collections of information is estimated to
average from .5 to 1.5 hours per respondent, dependent upon the survey
and the technique used to test for that particular survey.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Pheny
Weidman at the address in the preamble.
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Comments: 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 will
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 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. Comments should be
sent to the address in the preamble. All responses to this notice will
be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All
comments will also become a matter of public record.
Spiro Stefanou,
Administrator, Economic Research Service, United States Department of
Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 2021-22002 Filed 10-7-21; 8:45 am]
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