THE INFORMATION COLLECTED ON THIS FORM
IS NEEDED AND USED TO IDENTIFY THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PROVIDED BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO MEET THE NEEDS OF POOR PEOPLE
WITH FUEL BILLS. MOST OF THOSE RECEIVIN SERVICES HAVE EXHAUSTED
THEIR LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRA ELIGIBILITY OR ARE
FOUND INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. TH AFFECTED PUBLIC
IS COMPRISED OF PRIVATE COMPANIES SPONSORING OR PARTICIPATING IN
FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
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.