Public Law 102-231 authorized block
grants to States for the purpose of providing prevention and
treatment services. Under the provisions of the law, States may
receive allotments only after an application is submitted and
approved by the Secretary. This submission provides States with the
forms and instructions for their applications so they can comply
with the requirements of the law and regulations implementing the
law. Beginning in FY 2000, prevention and treatment outcome
measures are included for voluntary reporting by States that have
data available.
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.