CSBG FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO STATES "TO
ALLEVIATE THE CAUSES AND PROBLEMS OF POVERTY." SECTION 682 OF THE
CSBG ACT, AS AMENDED, MANDATES THAT THE SECRETARY CONTRACT TO HAVE
PREPARED AN ANNUAL REPORT WHICH CONTAINS SPECIFIC INFORMATION. ALL
CSBG GRANTEES AND INDIRECT RECIPIENTS OF CSBG FUNDS ARE
AFFECTED.
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.