OCS collects and reports on state estimates of sources and uses of LIHEAP funding, average household LIHEAP benefits, and the maximum household income cutoffs used for LIHEAP assistance. The survey data are: (1) displayed in tables in the Secretary's Annual LIHEAP Report to Congress, (2) used to respond to inquiries from Congress, OMB, and the White House, and (3) disseminated through copies of the Secretary's Annual LIHEAP Report to Congress.
US Code:
42 USC 2610
Name of Law: XXVI of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981
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.