States wishing to receive funding
under the State Independent Living Services and Centers for
Independent Living programs must submit an approvable three-year
State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) to the Rehabilitation
Services Administration. 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.