VA IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW DESIGN AND
OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF STATE EXTENDED CARE
FACILITIES PRIOR TO AWARDING A STATE HOME CONSTRUCTION GRANT, TO
DETERMINE IF THE STATES (GRANTEES) HAVE ACHIEVED COMPLIANCE WITH
VARIOUS FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS, THE INFORMATION COLLECTION IN THIS
REGULATION IS REQUIRED FOR REVIEW AND EVENTUAL AWARD OF GRANT
APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL 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.