OMB approves this information collection under the following conditions: o Approval lasts through September 30, 1992, in light of the upcomin reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act. However, since authority f this program expires as of October 1, 1991, ED may not collect new applications based on this form if substantive provisions of the law --which affect information required of new applicants--change after th date. Rather, ED must reapply for clearance with a new form that reflects any changes made in reauthorization. Continuation applicatio may be collected with this same form during the second year of the FY 1991 grants cycle (through 9/30/92). o In Section B of Part II, item 3 should be consistent between the instructions and the form (either "applicant" or "in-kind" contributio but not both). o In Section A of Part II, Item 7 should add the words "(explain in Section E)" after "Other".
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1992
09/30/1992
11/30/1990
1,200
0
1,170
48,000
0
46,800
0
0
0
DISCRETIONARY GRANT APPLICATIONS FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED SO THAT A APPLICATIONS ARE UNIFORMLY COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFIC A UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS OF RSA SERVICE, TRAINING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS.
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.