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.