Approved as an
emergency package. ICH will work with the other agencies involved
(HUD, VA, and HHS) to streamline the application for new
competitions. It is noted that this collection was in violation of
the PRA. ICH shall work to ensure that no such future violations
will occur.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2003
09/30/2003
300
0
0
28,800
0
0
0
0
0
This application is a collaborative
effort by 4 agencies-HUD, SAMHSA, HRSA and VA- with policy guidance
from the Interagency Council on Homelessness. The purpose is to
provide both housing and supportive services funds through a single
application process to help communities assist chronically homeless
persons and disabled homeless families. The authority for each
agency's contribution is based on existing eligible uses of their
funds. The application consists of a collaboratively written
Comprehensive Approach section followed by 4 sections written
individually by each of the agencies. Respondents will
include..
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.