Information sough by CMSO/DEHPG is
needed to award competitive grants to States and other eligible
entities for the purposes of designing and implementing effective
and enduring improvements in consumer-directed long term services
and support systems: Feasibility Studies and Development Grants 1.
Respite for Adults; 2. Respite for Children; 3. Community-Based
Treatment Alternatives for Children; Research and Demonstration
Grants; 4. Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement in Home and
Community-Based Services; 5. Independence Plus Initiative; 6. Money
Follows the Person Rebalancing Initiative; ........
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.