ACF intends to collect and report on
the state's estimate of program funding, households to be served,
average household benefit, and maximum annual income level of
household assisted by the 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.