OMB would like to see this collection again in one year. Prior to that submission, ACF must note the following:
1. This collection does contain statistical methods and must be designated as such.
2. The timeline contained in the Supporting Statement indicates several collection activities have already begun. ACF is reminded this is a violation of the Paperwork Reduction Act. Any phases constituting collection of information from more than nine individuals, including pre-recruitment and baseline collection, must be currently under a valid OMB number to be conducted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2007
36 Months From Approved
6,409
0
0
3,451
0
0
0
0
0
Recognizing the need for rigorous, random assignment experiments to test aspects of subsidy policy, these three State studies will provide Federal, State, and local plicymakers with information about the role of child care subsidy policies in helping low- income families achieve self-sufficiency and help determine how differences is subsidy policies or quality-improvements efforts are related to parent, child, and child care provider outcomes.
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.