Form RSA 227 is used to meet specific
data collection requirements contained in Section 112 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and its implementing
Federal Regulations at 34 CFR Part 370. Data from the form have
been used to evaluate within individual programs. These data also
have been used to indicate trends in the provision of services from
year-to-year. In addition, Form RSA-227 will be used to analyze and
evaluate the effectiveness of eligible Client Assistance Program
(CAP) administered by designated CAP agencies. These agencies
provide services to individuals seeking or receiving services from
programs and projects authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
as amended. Form RSA-227 has enabled RSA to furnish the President
and Congress with data on the provision of advocacy services and
has helped to establish a sound basis for future funding
requests.
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.