This new data collection refers to a
census of 30 State government teams involved in the Employment
First State Leadership Mentoring Program (EFLSMP) Community of
Practice (CoP), the activities of which are being funded by the
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Disability Employment
Policy (ODEP). The CoP provides monthly technical assistance
sessions, Webinars, and discussion forums designed to facilitate
collaboration and sharing of information, approaches, and
practices. Since the fall of 2012, ODEP has been conducting monthly
technical assistance Webinars and other information dissemination
via its electronic portal as part of the CoP activities. The goal
of the technical assistance provided through the EFLSMP CoP is to
increase the capacity of participating states to implement
policies, practices, and approaches that place integrated
employment as the priority outcome for individuals with
disabilities.
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.