Approved for use through 1/92 under the condition that prior to submission of a revised and/or mandatory format, HHS extensively consults and coordinates with State alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health offices to ensure that data collected: (1) Have practical utility and validity for Federal policy making. For example, States commented that regional breakouts would be defined differently between States and would be meaningless for Federal level analysis (2) Are not redundant with existing and planned data efforts. States commented that linkage was necessary with instruments such as the Mental Health System Improvement Project (MHSIP), the National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Unit Survey (NDATUS), and the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and (3) Fully satisfy statutory requirements. For example, race data in the absence of other socio-economic variables do not fulfill Public Health Service Act requirements for needs assessment and planning, and may in fact bias descriptions of the prevalence and characteristics of drug abuse (ers). The next submission for OMB review must include a description of State consultations and an evaluation of State experiences with the new, voluntary format. In addition, prior to mandating that States use a standard format for block grant reporting, HHS should publish a proposed rule amending existing regulations at 45 CFR 96.10.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1992
01/31/1992
02/28/1991
114
0
114
39,900
0
34,200
0
0
0
PUBLIC LAW 100-690 EXTENDS THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL APPLICATIONS AND REPORTS DESCRIBING THE INTENDED AND ACTUAL USES OF ALLOTMENTS TO THE STATES UNDER THE ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE AND MENTAL HEAL SERVICES (ADMS) BLOCK GRANT. THE INFORMATION FROM THESE REPORTS ARE USED BY CONGRESS, THE AGENCY, STATES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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.