This ICR is approved on the understanding that, consistent with the associated rule, (1) ACF will monitor annual state expenditures on Child Care to see if there are any decreases between now and 2010; (2) when the ICR for the State Plan is up for renewal in 2010, ACF will include in its 60-day and 30-day Federal Register notices a solicitation for comments from the public as to whether availability of child care has decreased over the previous 2 years and/or the child care that is available does not meet the needs of working parents. If there is a) evidence that state funding for child care has decreased and b) public comments are received which express concern about decreased availability of child care, then new reporting requirements will be considered for the 2010-2011 State Plan ICR.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2009
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2008
28
0
28
4,552
0
4,552
0
0
0
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 1990, as amended, requires that States and Territories submit a biennial Plan (ACF-118) in order to receive Federal funds. The statutorily required Plan provides the public and ACF with a description of, and assurances about, the States' and Territories' child care programs. The ACF-118 is approved through June 30, 2008. In July 2007, States and Territories will submit their FY 2008-2009 Plans, which necessitates the extension of the ACF-118 with minor corrections and modifications.
US Code:
42 USC 9858
Name of Law: Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990
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.
Form ACF-118 Child Care and Development Fund Plan for States/Territories for FY 2008-2009
08-09 State Plan Preprint Summary of Comments Received2-28-07.doc
Child Care and Development Fund Plan for States/Territories for FY 2008-2009