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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 193 / Friday, October 8, 2021 / Notices
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 Agencys 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 RequestFood 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 FNS583, 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
0584AE68 published January 5, 2021.
This notice also announces the proposed revision of the FNS366B, 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 7033052515 or via email to moira.johnston@usda.gov. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to http 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 7033052515.
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 agencys 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: FNS583, SNAP
Employment and Training Program Activity Report and the FNS366B, Program Activity Statement.
OMB Number: 05840594.
Expiration Date: 07/31/2023.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
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FNS583 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 273.7c9, 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 FNS583 to provide the format for this data. State agencies report this data using the online Food Program Reporting System FPRS, OMB
Control Number: 05840594; Expiration Date: 07/31/2023. The purpose of the E&T Program Activity Report FNS583
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 FNS583 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 FNS583 in accordance with 7 CFR 273.7c9, 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 273.24b who are exempt under the State agencys discretionary exemptions under 273.24g.
Merging OMB-Approved Burden for the FNS583 from OMB Control Number: 05840653 to OMB Control Number: 05840594: FNS intends to update the FNS583 form to reflect changes made as a direct result of the final rule titled, Employment and Training Opportunities in SNAP, RIN
0584AE68, 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: 05840653; Expiration
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