Approved as per
the changes made to the supporting statement and to the burden
hours, as submitted electronically on 12/1/03.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
1,978
0
0
1,365
0
0
0
0
0
The first stage of this study will
involve the compilation of a directory of agencies providing
services to homeless, runaway and throwaway youth across the
nation. From this universe of service providers, a probability
sample of approximately 52 providers will be selected to receive a
site visit. During the site visit, information will be collected
from the facility director or a designee about the staff (e.g.,
number and training), characteristics of the target service
population, and services provided. In addition, at each site a
sample of approximately 20 youth (age 12-21 years of age who are
homeless,.
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.