PRIOR TO THE ENACTMENT OF FEDERAL LAW
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE MODIFICATION OF CHILD
SUPPORT ARREARAGES, SOME STATES PERMITTED CHILD SUPPORT AWARDS TO
BE MODIFIED RETROACTIVELY. THE PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE
MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ARREARAGES PROVISIONS PREVENT A COURT OR
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY FROM REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT OWED
BY AN ABSENT PARENT TO DEPENDENT CHILD(REN)
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.