program applications, any inability to timely process such applications, any information or data supporting State agency requests and recommendations for changes to the Secretary’s authority under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. ) to assist the Secretary, and States and local governments of State, in preparations for any future increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or inability to timely process such applications. (i) Temporary staffing shortages In cases of temporary staffing shortages, the authority provided to State agencies under subsection (a)— (1) shall expire when the backlog of supplemental nutrition assistance program applications has been eliminated, and (2) shall not impact any collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding in effect between the State and employees of the State or of a local government of such State.