The PRWORA of 1996 provides funding
for state programs to facilitate noncustodial parents' access to
and visitation of their children. Formula grants are provided to
each state and territory. States are required to provide OCSE - on
an annual basis - with information on services funded along with
the inclusion of relevant data such as the number of persons
served, sources of referrals, and program outcomes.
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.