This request is
approved on the following condition. HHS must submit the following:
1. Two copies of the contractor's report when completed. 2. Reports
detailing changes proposed and adopted due to findings fro this
study. These should include but not be limited to changes in
policy, changes in recommendations to states, local agencies, etc.,
an changes in funding or proposed funding. The first report should
be submitted in May, 1986 by which time policy changes should be
developed and the second in August, 1986 which shoul give
sufficient time for changes to be implemented.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1986
08/31/1986
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P.L. 96-272 AND P.L. 95-266 PLACE THE
HIGHEST PRIORITY ON ADOPTION FOR FOSTER CARE CHILDREN FOR WHOM
RETURNING HOME IS NOT POSSIBLE. THIS STUDY WILL DOCUMENT AND
EXAMINE THE ACTIVITIES OF STATE, REGIONAL, MINORITY AND NATIONAL
ADOPTION EXCHANGES IN FACILITATING THE ADOPTIVE PLACEMENT OF THESE
CHILDREN.
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.