This information
collection request is approved consistent with revisions agreed to
in 11/01/2001 e-mail memo. ACF will add the requested question
regarding grantee organizations' faith-based status. ACF will also
ensure that the collection's OMB number & expiration date are
displayed on the final version of the form, along with the
Paperwork Reduction Act burden statement. ACF will provide OMB with
change pages that reflect all of these revisions by
11/30/2001.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2004
11/30/2004
2,437
0
0
9,748
0
0
0
0
0
The Head Start Act requires that
actual population and services data be collected from Head Start
and Early Head Start grantees and delegate agencies. The Head Start
Program Information Report (PIR) is the primary tool for collecting
information in the areas of program management, services provided
to children, and demographic data about enrolled children and their
famlies. The principle users of the data include local program
management, ACF Regional Office staff, and ACYF Central Office
staff. The The information is disseminated widely to other
interested parties, including Congress, policy makers at the State
level,...
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.