This information collection is approved through 9/97 under the following conditions: Upon submission: 1) As part of the overall redesign of the Vocational Rehabilita- tion Program to shift to a more outcome-based focus, ED shall modify the the RSA-911 to ensure that it is informed by, in support of, and consistent with the VR State Plan and the performance standards. These changes may be made administra- tively, and do not require legislation. 2) The redesign of the RSA 911 shall also reflect the findings, and be informed by ED's Title I Longitudinal Study. 3) ED shall review and analyze the data currently collected in the RSA 911 to identify opportunities to eliminate unnecessary or process-based items; and/or add data elements that ED deems necessary to judge outcomes. 4) ED shall address and incorporate where appropriate, the Section 140 Report recommendations. 5) ED shall also report on the status of the VR Management Information System. Recognizing that ED is collecting individual case level data from the States, it is essential that ED have the ability to process and analyze that data. 6) ED shall meet with OMB at least two months before ED plans to submit the revised RSA 9-11 to discuss the above-named changes. 7)Finally, OMB notes that ED allowed this information collection approval to lapse for over one year in violation of the Paperwork Reduction Act. ED will ensure that all future submissions are made in a timely manner in compliance with the Law.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1997
09/30/1997
82
0
0
3,690
0
0
9,430,000
0
0
As required by section 13 of the Rehabilitation Act, the data are submitted by State rehabilitation agencies each year. They contain the personal and program-related characteristics, including economic outcomes, of disabled persons whose cases are closed.
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.