Evaluation of Technology Modernization for SNAP Benefit Redemption through Online Transactions for the USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SNAP Online_Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-10-10
Appendix M IRB certification.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-05-12
Appendix L SOPE Staff Confidentiality Pledge 4-23-19.docx Supplementary Document	2019-05-10
Appendix K Burden Table -SOPE revised 6-21-19.xlsx Supplementary Document	2019-06-21
Revised SNAP Online_Supporting Statement Part B 5-10-19 PRAO edits.docx Supporting Statement B	2019-05-10
Appendix A legislation.docx Supplementary Document	2019-05-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
236062	Business for Profit Other-Appendix B EBT host processor discussion guide 4-23-19 cle	New
236061	State Agencies Other-Appendix I state SNAP files 5-10-19 clean.docx	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0650	ICR Reference No: 201903-0584-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of Technology Modernization for SNAP Benefit Redemption through Online Transactions for the USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/16/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/26/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2022	36 Months From Approved
Responses	708	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,048	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) (USDA/FNS) seeks to learn how the seven retailer pilots operate, the implementation challenges and lessons learned, the characteristics of SNAP online customers, the risks and benefits of online purchasing for the integrity of SNAP, and the requirements for expansion. The results of this evaluation will inform FNS’ decisions about how to make SNAP online purchases more widely available, how to ensure the accessibility and quality of online purchases, and how to ensure that protections against abuse remain strong or grow stronger. Ultimately, the findings from this evaluation will help FNS in setting new requirements, policies, and procedures for authorization of online retailers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 113 - 79 4011 Name of Law: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (The Farm Bill)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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:
	83 FR 36515	07/30/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 29493	06/24/2019
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
State Agencies
Business for Profit

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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	708	0	0	708	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,048	0	0	1,048	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This submission is a new information collection request as a result of program changes and will add 920 burden hours and 588 total annual responses to OMB’s inventory.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $868,797

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 06/26/2019

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