Section 466(a)(17) of the Social Security Act (the Act), requires states to establish procedures under which the state child support enforcement (IV-D) agency shall enter into agreements with financial institutions doing business in the state for the purpose of securing information leading to the enforcement of child support orders. Under 452(1) of the Act, financial institutions doing business in multiple states may comply by centrally matching through the Federal Parent Locator Service rather than matching in each state in which the financial institution conducts business.
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.