Approved for use
through 8/2002 under the condition that AoA: 1) continues to grant
waivers/extensions to States on a case-by- case basis and in the
meantime, reevaluates the feasibility of existing Congressional
deadlines. OMB is concerned that a significant number of States
continue to need extensions in meeting the SPR deadline; 2) amends
the SPR so that it is consis- tent with OMB's most recent Directive
15 guidelines on race/ ethnicity classification. No later than
9/30/99, the AoA must discuss its plans for incorporating these new
categories and any ensuing difficulties; 3) pursuant to the State
of Penn- sylvania's request, amends the SPR instructions to allow
for voluntary aggregate reporting. These amendments must be submit-
ted to OMB for the public record; and 4) maximizes its reliance
upon existing SPR measures for GPRA purposes and establishes
realistic future timeframes for data elements exceeding SPR.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2002
08/31/2002
08/31/1999
1
0
1
141,132
0
300,000
1,596,000
0
1,596,000,000
The Older Americans Act (OAA) requires
annual program performance reports from the States to meet
statutory requirements under the OAA including evaluation of
program operations; preparation of reports for the Congress;
response to other Federal agencies; and to other public and private
sector agencies and organizations. The information is also needed
to meet GPRA requirements.
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.