Section 1311 of the Affordable Care
Act provides for grants to States for the planning and
establishment of American Health Benefit Exchanges (hereinafter
referred to as 'Exchanges'). The Secretary is planning to disburse
funds in at least two phases; first, for planning, and second, for
implementation. $56 million is available for States (including the
50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Territories) during
the planning phase, which will begin in early Federal fiscal year
2011 and extend for 12 months. States are eligible for up to $1
million each from this grant announcement.
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.