THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
BLOCK GRANT (P.L. 100-77) REQUIRES STATES TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS
FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUND CERTIFY ASSURANCE THAT FUNDS WILL BE SPENT
APPROPRIATELY, DESCRIBE THE PLANNED USE OF FUNDS, AND SUBMIT ANNUAL
REPORTS ON THE US OF THESE FUNDS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CHRONICALLY MENTALLY
ILLNESS.
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.