The Rehabilitation Services
Administration (RSA) is sponsoring a 24-month study entitled
Targeted Evaluations of State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
agency practices, which will collect information about VR agency
practices in several areas. As part of the study, RSA plans to
conduct a one-time survey of state VR agencies to collect
information about their use of quality assurance procedures and
third-party cooperative arrangements. The study will identify
promising practices, analyze the effects of specific practices on
VR program outcomes and consumers served, and provide information
to assist RSA in its efforts to help state agencies ensure
effective and efficient delivery of VR services. (A third topic
included in the study will be addressed through other
activities.)
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.