This information is needed to meet the
data collection requirements imposed by amendments to the Social
Security Act by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) and the Balance Budget Act of
1997 for the Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal
TANF) program. The informaton will be used to calculate work
participation rates required by PRWORA. The respondents are
federally recognized tribes with an approved TANF program.
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.