THE PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITION
BENEFITS TO LOW-INCOME WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN. IT IS
ADMINISTERED BY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. BENEFITS ARE OBTAINED
THROUGH RETAIL VENDOR, HOME DELIVERY, AND DIRECT DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEMS. THIS SUBMISSION IS BEING MADE TO EXTEND THROUGH OCTOBER
31, 1993, THE PROGRAM INFORMATION COLLECTION BURDEN CLEARANCE,
WHICH EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 1990. IT INCLUDES THE RECORDKEEPING
AND
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:
(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;
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.