TITLE III OF P.L. 96-223, THE "HOME
ENERGY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1980," THE SECRETARY MAY COLLECT DATA
NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THIS PROGRAM. THE DATA WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE
STATE PROGRAMS IN TERMS OF FEDERAL GOALS AND REQUIREMENTS, TO
PREPARE A LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED ANNUAL REPORT, AND TO ASSIST US
AND THE CONGRESS AS WE CONSIDER FY 1982 ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
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.