PUBLIC LAW 96-126 PROVIDES FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL ENERGY ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH LITTLE OR NO
INCOME. INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE IF FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE
TO STATES WERE USED PROPERLY AND THAT THE LIMITATIONS REGARDING
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES WERE ADHERED TO IN IDENTIFYING EXCESS
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND THE SUBSEQUENT RETURN OF SUCH FUNDS.
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.