Feasibility of Tribal Administrations of Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
020415 Emergency Memo - Tribal Admin Study.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-02-04
FNS Tribal Feasibility OMB Part A 2015 02 02.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-02-02
FNS Tribal Feasibility OMB Part B 2015 02 02.docx Supporting Statement B	2015-02-02
Tribal Feasibility - Burden Table.xlsx Supplementary Document	2015-02-02
Attachment H Confidentiality Pledge 2015 01 30.docx Supplementary Document	2015-02-02
Attachment G - NASS Comments 2015 01 30.docx Supplementary Document	2015-02-02
Attachment F Tribal Leaders Consulted 2015 01 30.docx Supplementary Document	2015-02-02
Attachment E Federal Register Notice 2015 01 30.docx Supplementary Document	2015-02-02
Attachment D Literature Review 2015 01 30.docx Supplementary Document	2015-02-02
Attachment A Agriculture Act Section 4004 2015 02 02.docx Supplementary Document	2015-02-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
214847	Feasibility Study - Non-Responsive Other-NON RESPONDENTS BURDEN INSTRUMENT	New
214846	Feasibility Study - Responsive Other-Attachment B Survey Instrument 2015 02 02	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0600	ICR Reference No: 201501-0584-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Feasibility of Tribal Administrations of Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs
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: 02/27/2015
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/10/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/05/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2015	6 Months From Approved
Responses	2,756	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	486	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this data collection is to determine the interest among Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) in administering FNS programs, the capacity of ITOs to do so, and legislative and regulatory implications.

Emergency Justfication: In February 2014, Congress passed the Agriculture Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79). This Act directs FNS to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of Tribal administration of Federal food assistance programs, services, functions, and activities, in lieu of State agencies or other administrating entities. It also directs FNS to submit a report to Congress no later than August 2015. Due to the timing issues, FNS would not be able to obtain the data necessary for this report by the August 2015 deadline if this Information Collection Request (ICR) was submitted for review and approval through the regular PRA approval cycle. Therefore, FNS is requesting this emergency review so that the agency can satisfy its Congressional mandate.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 113 - 79 4004 Name of Law: The Agriculture Act of 2014
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 113 - 79 4004 Name of Law: The Agriculture 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 62092	10/16/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Feasibility Study - Responsive
Feasibility Study - Non-Responsive

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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	2,756	0	2,756	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	486	0	486	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 which has been mandated by the Agriculture Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79). This program change will add 486 burden hours to the OMB collection inventory.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $952,278

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: 02/05/2015

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