The Child Care and Development Block
Grant (CCDBG) Act of 1990 requires that State and Territories
submit a biennial Plan (ACF-118) in order to receive Federal funds.
The statutorily required Plan provides provides the public and ACF
with a description of, and assurances about, the State's child care
program. The ACF-118 is approved through October 31, 2001. In July
2001, States and Territories will submit their FY 2002-2003 Plans
which necessitates the extension of the ACF-118 with minor
corrections and modifications.
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.