APPROVED UNTIL
9/81 ONLY ON THE CONDITIONS THAT (1) ONLY ONE SIGNATURE BE
REQUIRED, AND (2) HHS EXPLORE THE NEED FOR A 3-YEAR REPORT (OF
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, WITH ASSURANCES) SEPARATE FROM A 3-YEAR STATE
PLAN. HHS NEEDS TO PROMPTLY SUBMIT FOR OMB APPROVAL BOTH THE STATE
PLAN AND THE PERFORMANCE REPORT. BOTH THE STATE REPORT AND THE
STATE PLAN SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN HHS' MAJOR STATE PLAN
SIMPLIFICATION PROJECT, THE PROGRESS OF WHICH HHS NEEDS TO REPORT
TO OMB BY 6/30/81.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1983
02/28/1983
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THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS
ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND ADVOCATE THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SYSTEMS ARE OPERATIONAL IN ALL
STATES AND TERRITORIES WHCIH RECEIVE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LEGISLATION. THIS FORM WILL DOCUMENT THE
PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THESE SYSTEMS AS DEFINED BY THE
STATES FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD.
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.