This information
collection request is approved on an emergency basis. HHS will work
with OMB on a planning process to ensure timely PRA approvals of
its FOAs. HHS will also begin the process to have any ongoing
elements associated with this emergency approved under the standard
PRA procedures. HHS will also upload the final copy of this FOA via
an 83-C.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2011
6 Months From Approved
106
0
0
59,784
0
0
2,976,684
0
0
Section 1311(b) of the Affordable Care
Act provides the opportunity for each State to establish an
Exchange no later than January 1, 2014. Section 1311 of the
Affordable Care Act provides for grants to States for the planning
and establishment of these Exchanges. Given the innovative nature
of Exchanges and the statutorily-prescribed relationship between
the Secretary and States in their development and operation, it is
critical that the Secretary work closely with States to provide
necessary guidance and technical assistance to ensure that States
can meet the prescribed timelines, federal requirements, and goals
of the statute. Information collected as a part of the application
for this grant will be used to evaluate the applications and
determine awardees. Information collected pursuant to the reporting
requirements for awardees will be used to evaluate the progress of
States in planning for and implementing Exchanges, and determine
how the Secretary can provide assistance to achieve the goals of
the grant program and the Affordable Care Act.
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.