The data are needed to comply with statutory requirements and Congressional requests for data under the Human Services Amendments of 1994 (Pub. Law 103-252). The data will be included as part of the Department's annual LIHEAP report to Congress. The data are also used to measure LIHEAP targeting performance under the Government Performance Results Act of 1993. The respondents include states, direct-grant Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and insular areas which receive LIHEAP grants from the Department. The reports provide basic oversight data.
US Code:
42 USC 8624
Name of Law: Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981
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.