The Independent Living Services (ILS)
program provides financial assistance, through formula grants, to
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Outlying
Areas for expanding, and improving the provision of, IL services.
The Designated State Entity (DSE) is the agency that, on behalf of
the state, receives, accounts for, and disburses funds received
under Subchapter B of the Act. Funds are also made available for
the provisions of training and technical assistance to Statewide
Independent Living Councils. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, requires three IL program reports: (1) State Plan for
Independent Living, (2) ILS Program Performance Report, and (3)
Centers for Independent Living PPR. The ILS PPR and CIL PPR were
previously combined into one submission. However, for the purposes
of this data collection, the ILS PPR and CIL PPR are being
submitted separately because they are separate collections of
different information from different parties. Separating these PRA
processes reduces confusion and increases the Independent Living
Administration’s ability to identify issues specific to DSEs and
SILCs. This request is for the ILS PPR, which is submitted annually
by the SILC and DSE in every state that receives Subchapter B
funds. The ILS PPRs are used by ACL to assess grantees’ compliance
with title VII of the Act, with 45 CFR part 1329 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, and with applicable provisions of the HHS
Regulations at 45 CFR part 75. The ILS PPR serves as the primary
basis for ACL’s monitoring activities in fulfillment of its
responsibilities under sections 706 and 722 of the Act. The PPR is
also used by ACL to design CIL and SILC training and technical
assistance programs authorized by section 721 of the Act.
This ILS and CIL Program
Performance Reports are being split into two separate collections
to reduce confusion and increase the ILA's ability to identify
issues specific to designated state entities (DSEs) and Statewide
Independent Living Councils (SILCs).
$9,918
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Mark Snyderman 202
795-7439
No
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.