Approved for 1
year in order to complete the original survey, which was not
completed on time due to delays in initiation of the study. The
study is cleared exactly as cleared previously, on 8/29/00.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2002
09/30/2002
09/30/2001
6,669
0
6,669
2,785
0
2,785
0
0
0
This survey will provide the first
national estimates of the number of self-help entities nationwide
and will describe their structure types of activities engaged in,
approaches to well-being and recovery, resources, and linkages to
other entities in the community, such as the mental health service
delivery system. Information will be gathered from three types of
self-help entities: mutual support groups; self-help organizations;
and, consumer-operated businesses and services.
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.