OMB commends HRSA on its efforts to date in consulting with state maternal and child health programs. However, OMB believes that additional consultation must occur before the details of this package (in particular, the new health status indicators) may be approved. Accordingly, this submission is approved in concept under the following conditions: The agency must consult with the Governor's Offices, and Medicaid and SAMHSA programs on the revisions of this information collection and submit in writing the results of these consultations to the Office of Management and Budget no later than June 2000. OMB reserves the right to request amendments and/or deletions based on the results of the agency's consultations with elected state officials.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2003
05/31/2003
04/30/2000
59
0
59
19,858
0
31,567
0
0
6,195,000
The MCH Block Grant is a formula grant under which funds are awarded to all 59 states and jurisdictions upon their submission of an acceptable plan to meet the health services needs of the target populations of mothers, infants, children, and children with special health care 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.