ACF intends to collect and report on
the States' estimates of program funding, households to be served,
and maximum annual income level of households assisted by the
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The survey data
will be: 1) Displayed in tables in the Secretary's annual LIHEAP
Report to Congress; 2) used to respond to inquiries from Congress,
OMB, and the White House; and 3) disseminated through information
memoranda to grantees and other interested parties.
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.