This revised OMB
submission and its amendments dated 6/29/94 and 8/22/94 are
approved for use through 8/97 under the following conditions: 1)
HHS includes in its next Federal Register publicatio of the
Regulatory Agenda an entry committing to the promulgation of a
rulemaking that would amend existing regulations so they are
consisten with statutory provisions mandating the standardized form
and content the MCH Block Grant application and annual report. This
entry should include a projected date for publishing this
rulemaking; and 2) HRSA continues to consult with the state MCH and
CSHCN offices, as well as the Governors' Offices, in evaluating and
refining the new application and annual report. In particular, HRSA
should continue to evaluate th practical utility and burden imposed
by the mandatory and optional data cells contained in Forms 2AR -
8AR of the Annual Report. In addition, OMB approves HRSA's request
to pursue solutions to four unresolved data issues (Tab E of OMB
submission.) OMB will consider HRSA's request to pilot each of
these projects on a case-by-case basis depending on its assessment
of HRSA's Progress Report for each project (Attachment 1). It would
be useful for HRSA to update its timetable for developing these
forms and to submit this revised timetable fo public docket.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1997
08/31/1997
09/30/1994
118
0
118
33,353
0
59,625
0
0
0
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION IN THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ANNUAL
REPORTS FOR THE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. THE
59 STATES AND JURISDICTIONS PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO QUALIFY FOR
ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 50 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY
ACT FOR SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, MOTHERS, INFANTS, CHILDREN,
ADOLESCENTS, AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS
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.