Approved
consistent with revised response to public comments submitted to
OMB 4/28/06. HRSA is reminded to provide complete responses to
issues raised during public comment prior to submitting collections
to OMB for review. Additionally, per the previous terms of
clearance HRSA will continue to consult on an ongoing basis with
interested Federal agencies governors' offices, state maternal
child health programs, and representative groups.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2009
05/31/2009
05/31/2006
59
0
59
18,064
0
19,007
0
0
0
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. The data
collected from grantees are necessary to manage and monitor the use
of grant funds.
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.