Examination of Cash Nutrition Assistance Benefits in Puerto Rico

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NAP 79 FR 41954.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-08-25
E Copy of Authorizing Language.docx Supplementary Document	2014-08-21
082214 Emergency Memo - Puerto Rico NAP Study.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-08-21
C 2 OMB-Cash-NAP Response to NASS 08-15-2014.docx Supplementary Document	2014-08-20
C 1 OMB - CASH NAP NASS Comments - 08-08-2014.docx Supplementary Document	2014-08-20
B Privacy Pledge.docx Supplementary Document	2014-08-20
Part B_08_15_2014_OMB.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-08-25
Part A_08-11-2014 - OMB.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-08-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
212747	PR CASH NAP - Business IC - Non-Response Other-Non-Response	New
212746	PR CASH NAP - Business IC Other-A 3 1 Retailer Interview Protocol_Certified	New
212745	PR CASH NAP - Participant IC - Non-Response Other-Non-Response	New
212744	PR CASH NAP - Participant IC Other-A 8 4 Telephone Script_NAP Participant Focus Group	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0597	ICR Reference No: 201408-0584-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Examination of Cash Nutrition Assistance Benefits in Puerto Rico
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 09/30/2014
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/25/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/25/2014
Terms of Clearance: A request for a "New" ICR must be submitted if FNS anticipates data collection to extend beyond the initial 6 months approved under this emergency request.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2015	6 Months From Approved
Responses	4,277	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	639	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: P.L. 113-79 requires a review of NAP cash benefits in Puerto Rico and an assessment of the potential adverse effects of discontinuing the cash portion. Information will be collected on where NAP participants use the cash portion of their benefit, what is purchased, and the impact if they can no longer make some purchases.

Emergency Justfication: The 2014 Farm Bill requires FNS to conduct a study to review nutrition assistance in the form of cash benefits in Puerto Rico. The Act requires that the report be delivered to Congress in August 2015. To meet the statutory requirements and deadline, we are targeting beginning data collection in October 2014.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 113 - 79 4025 Name of Law: Agricultural Act of 2014
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 113 - 79 4025 Name of Law: Agricultural Act of 2014

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 41954	07/18/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PR CASH NAP - Participant IC
PR CASH NAP - Participant IC - Non-Response
PR CASH NAP - Business IC
PR CASH NAP - Business IC - Non-Response

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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	4,277	0	4,277	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	639	0	639	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection of information that will add 639.43 burden hours and 4,277 annual responses to the OMB inventory as a result of program changes due to a new statute, Section 4025 of the Agriculture Act of 2014.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,052,924

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

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? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 08/25/2014

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