[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 141 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39497-39498]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-19276]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Consumer Service
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request, Food Stamp Program Form FCS-521, Food Coupon Deposit
Document
AGENCY: Food and Consumer Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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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 proposed information collection. The Food Stamp Act of 1977 (the
Act) requires that all verified and encoded redemption certificates
accepted by insured financial institutions from authorized retail food
stores shall be forwarded with the corresponding coupon deposits to the
Federal Reserve Bank along with the accompanying Food Coupon Deposit
Document (Form FCS-521). Requirements in the Food Stamp Regulations are
the basis for the information collected on Form FCS-521, Food Coupon
Deposit Document.
Dates: Written comments must be submitted on or before September 22,
1997.
ADDRESSES: 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 has practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of
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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 the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Suzanne M. Fecteau,
Chief, Redemption Management Branch, Food Stamp Program, Food and
Consumer Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center
Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302-1594. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Requests for additional information or copies
of the information collection form and instructions should be directed
to Suzanne M. Fecteau, (703) 305-2418.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Food Coupon Deposit Document.
OMB Number: 0584-0314.
Expiration Date: 9/30/97.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection for
which approval expires on September 30, 1997.
Abstract: The Food and Consumer Service (FCS) of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture is the Federal Agency responsible for the
Food Stamp Program. The Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended, requires
that the Agency provide for the redemption, through financial
institutions, of food coupons accepted by retail food stores from
program participants. Section 278.5 of the Food Stamp Program
regulations governs financial institution and Federal Reserve
participation in the food coupon redemption process. Form FCS-521, Food
Coupon Deposit Document (FCDD) is required to be used by all financial
institutions when they deposit food coupons at Federal Reserve Banks.
Without the FCDD, no vehicle would exist for financial institutions,
Federal Reserve Banks, and the FCS to track deposits of food coupons.
Affected Public: Federal Agencies or employees, and businesses or
other-for-profit financial institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 37.8.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 378,000.
Estimate of Burden: Estimated to average .006944 hours per
response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,675 hours.
Dated: July 10, 1997.
William E. Ludwig,
Administrator, Food and Consumer Service.
[FR Doc. 97-19276 Filed 7-22-97; 8:45 am]
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