This collection
is approved through 11/98 under the following conditions: ACF shall
substantially revise the collection prior to OMB submission to
focus primarily on outcome-based, rather than process-based,
measures, thereby significantly reducing the burden associated with
the collection. In addition, ACF shall coordinate the information
collection requirements contained in this package with those of the
Annual Program Performance Report to eliminate duplication.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1998
11/30/1998
55
0
0
5,500
0
0
0
0
0
A Developmental Disabilities Council
State Plan, as required by statute, provides information on
individuals with developmental disabilities within a State and a
description of the service needs of individuals with developmental
disabilities and their families. The plan sets forth the goals and
specific objectives to be achieved by the State in meeting the
service needs of this population. It describes State priorities,
strategies, and actions and the allocation of funds to meet these
goals and objectives.
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.