The Older Americans Act (OAA) Amendments of 2000 made significant changes in the SCSEP authorizing legislation (OAA Title V). It increases economic self-sufficiency for low-income individuals age 55 and over. The new requirements include a State Senior Service Coordination plan and performance measures. These changes require information collection. There are 56 States and territories participating in the current program and there are an additional 13 national grantees as well. Each year about 100,000 people participate in this program.
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.