This collection
is approved through 11/98 under the following conditions: ACF shall
substantially revise the collection prior to OMB submission to
focus primarily on outcome-based, rather than process-based,
measures, thereby significantly reducing the burden associated with
the collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1999
01/31/1999
55
0
0
2,200
0
0
0
0
0
As required by statute, the State
protection and advocacy system must develop, on an annual basis, a
statement of objectives and priorities to provide the public and
the Department with in indepth understanding of the operation of
the program in the State and a clear picture of the advocacy
services to be provided.
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.