82_FR_24761 82 FR 24659 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Assessment of States' Use of Computer Matching Protocols in SNAP

82 FR 24659 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Assessment of States' Use of Computer Matching Protocols in SNAP

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 102 (May 30, 2017)

Page Range24659-24664
FR Document2017-11029

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this NEW information collection request. This study will conduct a census of all 53 State Agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to catalog and describe how States are currently using or planning to use computer matching strategies to reduce recipient fraud, payment errors, and administrative burden for both applicants and eligibility workers.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request--Assessment of States' Use of Computer Matching 
Protocols in SNAP

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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ACTION: Notice.

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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 this NEW information collection request. This study will conduct a 
census of all 53 State Agencies that administer the Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to catalog and describe how States 
are currently using or planning to use computer matching strategies to 
reduce recipient fraud, payment errors, and administrative burden for 
both applicants and eligibility workers.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 31, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on (1) 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; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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.
    Comments may be sent to Danielle Deemer, Office of Policy Support, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park 
Center Drive, Room 10.1008, Alexandria, VA 22302. Comments may also be 
submitted via fax to the attention of Danielle Deemer at 703-305-2952 
or via email to [email protected]. 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 written comments will be open for public inspection at the 
office of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) during regular business 
hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) at 3101 Park 
Center Drive, Room 10.1008, Alexandria, VA 22302.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All 
comments will be a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the proposed information collection forms should be directed 
to Danielle Deemer at 703-305-2952.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Assessment of States' Use of Computer Matching Protocols in 
SNAP.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    OMB Number: 0584--NEW.
    Expiration Date: Not yet determined.
    Type of Request: New information collection request.
    Abstract: Almost all Federal and State programs use computer data 
matching to determine or verify eligibility for benefits. For SNAP, 
States also use computer data matching to ensure program integrity. In 
order to receive SNAP, households must meet financial and non-financial 
eligibility criteria and provide information and verification about 
their household circumstances. State Agencies administering SNAP use 
data matching to verify information submitted at the application and 
recertification stages of an application process and to monitor changes 
in benefit recipients' household circumstances. This information 
collection will build on existing knowledge 1 2 3 by 
conducting an assessment of computer matching capabilities and 
activities to describe the data matches, systems, purposes, and 
administrative costs in each State agency and the challenges facing 
States and counties in effective data matching.
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    \1\ Borden, William S., and Robbi L. Ruben-Urm. (2002, January). 
``An Assessment of Computer Matching in the Food Stamp Program.'' 
Final Report. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food 
and Nutrition Service.
    \2\ U.S. Government Accountability Office. (2014). 
``Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Enhanced Detection 
Tools and Reporting Could Improve Efforts to Combat Recipient 
Fraud'', GAO-14-641, a report to Ranking Member, Committee on the 
Budget, U.S. Senate.
    \3\ U.S. Government Accountability Office. (2016). ``More 
Information on Promising Practices Could Enhance States' Use of Data 
Matching for Eligibility'', GAO-17-222, a report to the Chairman, 
Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives.
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    The primary purpose of this study is to assess the computer 
matching strategies used by State Agencies and to prepare an updated 
nationwide data-matching inventory to inform effective practices for 
SNAP.
    This project has four research objectives:
    1. To inventory all data matches that State SNAP offices currently 
use and plan to use in the future.
    2. To identify and describe all data systems used for matching by 
each SNAP State agency. Such systems include automated systems, web-
based systems, and/or software that integrate data from multiple 
sources.
    3. To identify and describe the purposes for which States pursue 
each data match.
    4. To calculate the annual and per-usage costs incurred in carrying 
out data matches, in total and, when possible, for each individual 
match.
    To address the study objectives, three types of data will be 
collected and analyzed: (1) Extant documentation on State data-matching 
procedures; (2) extant documentation on administrative costs of data 
matching; and (3) survey data on all 53 State agencies collected via 
the National Survey of State SNAP Data-Matching Methods. The study will 
result in both a report for public release and a database that catalogs 
data matches and can be updated on an ongoing basis.
    Affected Public: State, Local and Tribal government: Respondent 
group types identified includes: (1) 53 administrative staff at the 
State level and (2) 350 administrative staff at the county level.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 403 State, Local or Tribal 
Respondents (53 State Agencies and 350 County/Local SNAP Staff 
members). The National Survey of State SNAP Data-Matching Methods will 
be a self-administered web survey that will include all 50 States, the 
District of Columbia, and two territories (U.S. Virgin Islands and 
Guam). We anticipate a 100 percent response rate to the State portion 
of the survey. There are 350 County/Local SNAP Staff members and we 
anticipate 50 percent response rate for their portion of the survey. 
The estimates are delineated in Table 1.
    Of the 53 State agencies, 43 administer SNAP at the State level and 
10 administer SNAP at the county level. Therefore, the survey will also 
collect data at the county level from the 10 States that have county-
administered SNAP to account for variations in processes and procedures 
at the county level. Due to the many and varied systems States use to 
match data for initial and continuing program eligibility, 
participation, and integrity checks, we anticipate that any particular 
State with county-administered SNAP could have multiple county/local 
respondents who can best answer system, process, technical, and cost-
related questions. We estimate that about half of the 10 States with 
county-administered SNAP will ask county administrators to complete the 
sections of the survey about county-level processes and procedures.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: All administrative 
staff at the State level and administrative staff at the county level 
will be asked to participate in one survey--the National Survey of 
State SNAP Data-Matching Methods. The survey will be web-based and will 
be completed by the respondents in a secured web portal.

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    Estimated Number of Total Annual Responses: FNS anticipates 403 
estimated total number of annual responses. We anticipate 228 responses 
and 175 non-responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: The response times vary depending on 
the respondent type identified for county respondents. The time ranges 
from approximately 15 minutes (0.25), approximately 24 minutes (0.4008) 
and approximately 42 minutes (0.7014). The breakout is in Table 1.
    There is a slight difference in the time required for State and 
county staff to complete the survey due to several additional items on 
the State survey. Time per response for State SNAP staff completing the 
state portion of the survey only varies from approximately 20 minutes 
(0.334), approximately 30 minutes (0.50) and approximately 45 minutes 
(0.75). Time per response for counties completing the county portion of 
the survey ranges from approximately 15 minutes (0.25), to 
approximately 24 minutes (0.40), to approximately 42 minutes (0.70). 
The length of time per response for state SNAP staff completing the 
survey for states and counties ranges from approximately 30 minutes 
(0.50), to approximately 60 minutes (1.00), to approximately 72 minutes 
(1.20).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents and Non-Respondents: 
The total estimated annual burden for respondents is approximately 
135.55 burden hours (117.05 hours for respondents and 17.50 for non-
respondents) which includes the amount of time to read an email, review 
a few questions, and decide to exit the survey.
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    Dated: May 18, 2017.
Jessica Shahin,
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
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24659 Notices Federal Register Vol. 82, No. 102 Tuesday, May 30, 2017 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER FL, 32202, United States. Detailed members may not have adequate time to contains documents other than rules or information pertaining to the webinar consider those comments prior to proposed rules that are applicable to the and in-person meeting can be found at making recommendations. The NOP public. 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DC 20250–0268; Phone: (202) 720–3252; Oral Comments: The NOSB is DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Email: nosb@ams.usda.gov. providing the public multiple dates and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NOSB opportunities to provide oral comments Agricultural Marketing Service makes recommendations to the and will accommodate as many [Document Number AMS–NOP–17–0024; Department of Agriculture about individuals and organizations as time NOP–17–03] whether substances should be allowed permits. Persons or organizations or prohibited in organic production wishing to make oral comments must Notice of Meeting of the National and/or handling, assists in the pre-register by 11:59 p.m. ET, October Organic Standards Board development of standards for organic 11, 2017, and can only register for one AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, production, and advises the Secretary speaking slot: Either during the USDA. on other aspects of the implementation webinar(s) scheduled for October 24 of the Organic Foods Production Act (7 (and October 26 if needed) or at the in- ACTION: Notice of public meeting. U.S.C. 6501–6522). The public meeting person meeting, October 31, 2017. Due SUMMARY: In accordance with the allows the NOSB to discuss and vote on to the limited time allotted for in-person Federal Advisory Committee Act, as proposed recommendations to the public comments, commenters are amended, (5 U.S.C. 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Meeting topics will Determinations for reasonable number of commenters registered for the encompass a wide range of issues, accommodation will be made on a case- webinar exceeds the time allotted, a including: Substances petitioned for by-case basis. second webinar will be held on October addition to or deletion from the Dated: May 23, 2017. 26 from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 4:00 National List of Allowed and Prohibited Bruce Summers, p.m. ET. An in-person meeting will be Substances (National List), substances Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing held October 31–November 2, 2017, on the National List that are under Service. from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 6:00 sunset review, and guidance on organic [FR Doc. 2017–10987 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am] p.m. ET. Oral comments will be heard policies. Participants and attendees may BILLING CODE 3410–02–P on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The take photos and video at the meeting, deadline to submit written comments but not in a manner that disturbs the and/or sign up for oral comment at proceedings. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE either the webinar or face-to-face Public Comments meeting is 11:59 p.m. ET, October 11, Food and Nutrition Service Comments should address specific 2017. topics noted on the meeting agenda. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Agency Information Collection ADDRESSES: The webinar(s) are virtual Written comments: Written public Activities: Proposed Collection; and will be accessed via the internet comments will be accepted on or before Comment Request—Assessment of and/or phone. Access information will 11:59 p.m. ET October 11, 2017 via States’ Use of Computer Matching be available on the AMS Web site prior http://www.regulations.gov: Protocols in SNAP to the webinar. The in-person meeting Document#AMS–NOP–17–0024. will take place at the Omni Jacksonville Comments submitted after this date will AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, be provided to the NOSB, but Board U.S. Department of Agriculture. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 May 26, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1

24660 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 30, 2017 / Notices ACTION: Notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: matches, in total and, when possible, for Title: Assessment of States’ Use of each individual match. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Computer Matching Protocols in SNAP. To address the study objectives, three Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this Form Number: Not applicable. types of data will be collected and notice invites the general public and OMB Number: 0584—NEW. analyzed: (1) Extant documentation on other public agencies to comment on Expiration Date: Not yet determined. State data-matching procedures; (2) this NEW information collection Type of Request: New information extant documentation on administrative request. This study will conduct a collection request. costs of data matching; and (3) survey census of all 53 State Agencies that Abstract: Almost all Federal and State data on all 53 State agencies collected administer the Supplemental Nutrition programs use computer data matching via the National Survey of State SNAP Assistance Program (SNAP) to catalog to determine or verify eligibility for Data-Matching Methods. The study will and describe how States are currently benefits. For SNAP, States also use result in both a report for public release using or planning to use computer computer data matching to ensure and a database that catalogs data matching strategies to reduce recipient program integrity. In order to receive matches and can be updated on an fraud, payment errors, and SNAP, households must meet financial ongoing basis. administrative burden for both and non-financial eligibility criteria and Affected Public: State, Local and applicants and eligibility workers. provide information and verification Tribal government: Respondent group DATES: Written comments must be about their household circumstances. types identified includes: (1) 53 received on or before July 31, 2017. State Agencies administering SNAP use administrative staff at the State level ADDRESSES: Comments are invited on (1) data matching to verify information and (2) 350 administrative staff at the whether the proposed collection of submitted at the application and county level. information is necessary for the proper recertification stages of an application Estimated Number of Respondents: performance of the functions of the process and to monitor changes in 403 State, Local or Tribal Respondents agency, including whether the benefit recipients’ household (53 State Agencies and 350 County/ information shall have practical utility; circumstances. This information Local SNAP Staff members). The (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate collection will build on existing National Survey of State SNAP Data- of the burden of the proposed collection knowledge 1 2 3 by conducting an Matching Methods will be a self- of information, including the validity of assessment of computer matching administered web survey that will the methodology and assumptions used; capabilities and activities to describe include all 50 States, the District of (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, the data matches, systems, purposes, Columbia, and two territories (U.S. and clarity of the information to be and administrative costs in each State Virgin Islands and Guam). We anticipate collected; and (4) ways to minimize the agency and the challenges facing States a 100 percent response rate to the State burden of the collection of information and counties in effective data matching. portion of the survey. There are 350 on those who are to respond, including The primary purpose of this study is County/Local SNAP Staff members and use of appropriate automated, to assess the computer matching we anticipate 50 percent response rate electronic, mechanical, or other strategies used by State Agencies and to for their portion of the survey. The technological collection techniques or prepare an updated nationwide data- estimates are delineated in Table 1. other forms of information technology. matching inventory to inform effective Of the 53 State agencies, 43 Comments may be sent to Danielle practices for SNAP. administer SNAP at the State level and Deemer, Office of Policy Support, U.S. This project has four research 10 administer SNAP at the county level. Department of Agriculture, Food and objectives: Therefore, the survey will also collect 1. To inventory all data matches that data at the county level from the 10 Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center State SNAP offices currently use and States that have county-administered Drive, Room 10.1008, Alexandria, VA plan to use in the future. SNAP to account for variations in 22302. Comments may also be 2. To identify and describe all data submitted via fax to the attention of processes and procedures at the county systems used for matching by each level. Due to the many and varied Danielle Deemer at 703–305–2952 or via SNAP State agency. Such systems email to Danielle.Deemer@fns.usda.gov. systems States use to match data for include automated systems, web-based initial and continuing program Comments will also be accepted through systems, and/or software that integrate the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to eligibility, participation, and integrity data from multiple sources. http://www.regulations.gov and follow checks, we anticipate that any particular 3. To identify and describe the the online instructions for submitting purposes for which States pursue each State with county-administered SNAP comments electronically. data match. could have multiple county/local All written comments will be open for 4. To calculate the annual and per- respondents who can best answer public inspection at the office of the usage costs incurred in carrying out data system, process, technical, and cost- Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) related questions. We estimate that during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. 1 Borden, William S., and Robbi L. Ruben-Urm. about half of the 10 States with county- to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) at (2002, January). ‘‘An Assessment of Computer administered SNAP will ask county 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 10.1008, Matching in the Food Stamp Program.’’ Final administrators to complete the sections Alexandria, VA 22302. Report. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. of the survey about county-level All responses to this notice will be 2 U.S. Government Accountability Office. (2014). processes and procedures. summarized and included in the request ‘‘Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Estimated Number of Responses per for Office of Management and Budget Enhanced Detection Tools and Reporting Could Respondent: All administrative staff at sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES (OMB) approval. All comments will be Improve Efforts to Combat Recipient Fraud’’, GAO– the State level and administrative staff 14–641, a report to Ranking Member, Committee on a matter of public record. the Budget, U.S. Senate. at the county level will be asked to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 3 U.S. Government Accountability Office. (2016). participate in one survey—the National Requests for additional information or ‘‘More Information on Promising Practices Could Survey of State SNAP Data-Matching Enhance States’ Use of Data Matching for Methods. The survey will be web-based copies of the proposed information Eligibility’’, GAO–17–222, a report to the Chairman, collection forms should be directed to Committee on Agriculture, House of and will be completed by the Danielle Deemer at 703–305–2952. Representatives. respondents in a secured web portal. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 May 26, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 30, 2017 / Notices 24661 Estimated Number of Total Annual complete the survey due to several counties ranges from approximately 30 Responses: FNS anticipates 403 additional items on the State survey. minutes (0.50), to approximately 60 estimated total number of annual Time per response for State SNAP staff minutes (1.00), to approximately 72 responses. We anticipate 228 responses completing the state portion of the minutes (1.20). and 175 non-responses. survey only varies from approximately Estimated Total Annual Burden on Estimated Time per Response: The 20 minutes (0.334), approximately 30 Respondents and Non-Respondents: response times vary depending on the minutes (0.50) and approximately 45 The total estimated annual burden for respondent type identified for county minutes (0.75). Time per response for respondents is approximately 135.55 respondents. The time ranges from counties completing the county portion burden hours (117.05 hours for approximately 15 minutes (0.25), of the survey ranges from approximately respondents and 17.50 for non- approximately 24 minutes (0.4008) and 15 minutes (0.25), to approximately 24 respondents) which includes the approximately 42 minutes (0.7014). The minutes (0.40), to approximately 42 amount of time to read an email, review breakout is in Table 1. minutes (0.70). The length of time per a few questions, and decide to exit the There is a slight difference in the time response for state SNAP staff survey. required for State and county staff to completing the survey for states and BILLING CODE 3410–30–P sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 May 26, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1

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24664 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 30, 2017 / Notices Dated: May 18, 2017. Center Drive, Room 1014, Alexandria, and operation of interventions intended Jessica Shahin, VA 22302; Fax: 703–305–2576; Email: to increase access to SNAP among the Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition kameron.burt@fns.usda.gov. elderly population in the selected Service. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments States. This component will provide a [FR Doc. 2017–11029 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am] are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed comprehensive understanding of the BILLING CODE 3410–30–P collection of information is necessary interventions, helping us to interpret the for the proper performance of the effects or lack thereof observed in the functions of the agency, including Study of Intervention Effects, draw DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE whether the information shall have lessons on how aspects of the practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the interventions may be improved, and Food and Nutrition Service agency’s estimate of the burden of the assess whether the interventions, if proposed collection of information, implemented in other locations or Agency Information Collection contexts, might yield similar outcomes. Activities, Comments Request: including the validity of the methodology and assumptions that were The primary source of data for this Evaluation of Alternatives To Improve study component will be the extensive Elderly Access used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to information collected during three-day AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service be collected; and (d) ways to minimize site visits to each of the ten selected (FNS), USDA. the burden of the collection of States. (3) Study of elder participant ACTION: Notice and request for information on those who are to perspectives: The purpose of the study comments. respond, including use of appropriate is to gather direct input from elders automated, electronic, mechanical, or SUMMARY: In accordance with the about their awareness of SNAP, other technological collection Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this perceptions of the program, and techniques or other forms of information notice invites the general public and experiences applying for and receiving technology. other public agencies to comment on the SNAP benefits. Key data collection Title: Evaluation of Alternatives to proposed collection of information for activities for this component will Improve Elderly Access. the Evaluation of Alternatives to include: Phone screenings with elderly Form Number: [If applicable, insert Improve Elderly Access. This is a NEW individuals to confirm eligibility and number]. schedule interviews (560 individuals information collection. This study will OMB Number: Not yet assigned. provide FNS with a better will be screened to result in 280 Expiration Date: Not yet determined. scheduled interviews); semi-structured understanding of the barriers to serving Type of Request: New collection. elderly populations in the Supplemental interviews with 200 elderly eligible Abstract: The Food and Nutrition individuals (out of the 280 scheduled Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Service (FNS), under authorization of and the extent to which available policy interviews) grouped into three SEC. 17. [7 U.S.C. 2026] of the FOOD categories (SNAP participants, non- options improve program access, AND NUTRITION ACT OF 2008, as whether certain program models or participating applicants, and non- amended, intends to conduct the participants). FNS plans to contact or combinations are more effective than Evaluation of Alternatives to Improve others, and what tradeoffs exist between recruit another 115 individuals 60+ to Elderly Access. FNS is interested in participate in the focus group. Out of program simplification/access goals and exploring whether policy options ensuring benefit adequacy. the 115 contacted, 80 will go on to designed to improve access to the participate in the actual focus group. DATES: Written comments must be Supplemental Nutrition Assistance These focus groups will be used to received on or before July 31, 2017. Program (SNAP) for the elderly are validate and explore key themes that ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to effective. The objective of the study is emerge in the interviews. Overall, the Kameron Burt, Social Science Policy to better understand how to maximize expectation is that out of the total 675 Analyst, Office of Policy Support, Food elder (60+) access to SNAP. The elderly individuals contacted, 395 will and Nutrition Service, USDA, 3101 Park evaluation will have four key not respond or choose not to take part Center Drive, Room 1014, Alexandria, components: in the study. VA 22302. Comments may also be (1) Exploratory Study: To ground the (4) Study of State Intervention Effects: submitted via fax to the attention of study plan and subsequent components The objective of the Study of State Kameron Burt at 703–305–2576 or via of the study, the project began with an Intervention Effects is to assess the email to kameron.burt@fns.usda.gov. initial exploratory research phase to relative association between State Comments will also be accepted through determine what is known about elder interventions and key program the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to SNAP participation levels and caseload outcomes, including elderly SNAP http://www.regulations.gov, and follow dynamics over time, factors influencing application trends and caseloads, and the online instructions for submitting elder participation in SNAP, and the rates of churning. The focus of this comments electronically. scope, range, and effects of State analysis will be on the interventions All responses to this notice will be interventions for elders to date. The that are specifically targeted to elderly summarized and included in the request exploratory study drew primarily on households (in addition to the for Office of Management and Budget existing data, including SNAP Quality Community Partner Interview approval. All comments will be a matter Control (QC) data from Fiscal Years Demonstration (CPID)). The study team of public record. 2010 to 2015 and an index of State sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES identified the following interventions as FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To policy options, and a literature review, being of particular interest to the study request more information on the supplemented by discussions with FNS because they either aim at increasing the proposed project, or to obtain a copy of Regional and National office staff and enrollment of elderly participants or the data collection plans contact experts from advocacy groups. hold particular promise in this regard: Kameron Burt, Social Science Policy (2) Study of State Interventions: The Elderly Simplified Application Project Analyst, Office of Policy Support, Food Study of State Interventions will (ESAP); Standard Medical Deduction and Nutrition Service, USDA, 3101 Park document the design, implementation, (SMD); CPID; Combined Application VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 May 26, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice.
DatesWritten comments must be received on or before July 31, 2017.
ContactRequests for additional information or copies of the proposed information collection forms should be directed to Danielle Deemer at 703-305-2952.
FR Citation82 FR 24659 
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