States wishing to receive funding
under the State Independent Living Services (SILS) and Centers for
Independent Living (CIL) programs must submit an approvable
three-year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) to the
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). The purpose of these
programs is to promote the independent living philosophy based on
consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination,
equal access and individual and systems advocacy to maximize the
leadership, empowerment, independence and productivity of
individuals with significant disabilities, and to promote and
maximize the integration and full inclusion of individuals with
significant disabilities into the mainstream of American society.
The SPIL encompasses the activities planned by the State to achieve
its specified independent living objectives, and reflects the
State's commitment to comply with all applicable statutory and
regulatory requirements during the three years covered by the
plan.
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.