The Older Americans Act (OAA)
Amendments of 2000 made significant changes in the SCSEP
authorizing legislation (OAA Title V). It increases economic
self-sufficiency for low-income individuals age 55 and over. The
new requirements include a State Senior Service Coordination plan
and performance measures. These changes require information
collection. There are 56 States and territories participating in
the current program and there are an additional 13 national
grantees as well. Each year about 100,000 people participate in
this program.
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.