Through 8/2004,
approved for use only in the 8 FY 2001-4 state cooperative
agreements currently funded for data collection. This OMB clearance
is contingent upon the following conditions: 1) SAMHSA understands
that the 8 states will be considered a "pilot" by OMB of the STNAP
and future approvals of the STNAP will be contingent upon the
success of these pilots. Important considerations for future OMB
approval will include the validity/ quality of state data;
adherence of states to the STNAP standard protocols and
instruments; evidence that the STNAP state surveys focus on issues
that cannot be successfully dealt with by other SAMHSA surveys such
as the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (e.g. homeless
populations) and that they will provide data useful in national
policy development; and evidence that participating states will
provide all data to SAMHSA during the pilot and in future years;
and 2) to ensure state adherence to the principles of the PRA,
SAMHSA will submit for OMB review each of the eight state survey
plans/instruments for a ten working day review. OMB may request
significant changes to these state efforts; and 3) SAMHSA must
provide ongoing updates on how it ensures extensive coordination
amongst its program officers in reviewing/monitoring state
contracts.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2004
08/31/2004
18,488
0
0
6,878
0
0
0
0
0
In order to receive funds from the
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant, States submit
in their annual block grant applications an assessment of service
needs Statewide, at the substate level, and for specified
population groups (as required by Section 1929 of the Public Health
Service Act). Under this cooperative agreement program, funds are
provided for States to conduct substance abuse treatment services
needs assessments utilizng core protocols for obtaining and
collecting data. Approval is sought for core protocols and
questionnaires for a household survey and surveys of arresters and
inmates....
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.