P.L. 96-272 PROVIDES FOR INCENTIVE
PAYMENTS TO THE STATES UNDER SEC. 427. ONE REQUIREMENT FOR A STATE
TO BE ELIGIBLE IS FOR IT TO HAV IMPLEMENTED AND IS OPERATING TO THE
SATISFACTION OF THE SECRETARY "A STATEWIDE INFORMATION SYSTEM FROM
WHICH THE STATUS, DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS, LOCATION, AND GOALS
FOR THE PLACEMENT OF EVERY CHILD IN FOSTER CARE CAN BE READILY
DETERMINED."
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.