THE RESPONDENTS ARE THE 57 STATE
AGENCIES ON AGING. THE INTENT OF THE COLLECTION IS TO DETERMINE THE
LEVEL OF STATE SUPPORT REQUIRED FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. THE NEED
FOR THIS INFORMATION IS ESTABLISHED IN P.L. 98-459, SECTION 309(C)
AND 45 CFR 1321.53.
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.