The form CDC proposes to use is a modified version of OMB 0970-0334 -Performance Progress Report (SF-PPR) which was successfully piloted by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). CDC intends to use this modified form as a quarterly uniform standard reporting format to be used by grantees to meet the performance reporting requirements contained in the terms and conditions of their Recovery Act funded Federal Awards administered to States, Cities, Tribes, and Community Coalitions by CDC. As a defined set of standard formats, the SF-PPR facilitates the collection of Congressionally-mandated and needed program-specific and agency-specific information by allowing information to be collected uniformly. The form contains identifying data elements and a section for a performance narrative. Expedited review under AARA allowances to ensure compliance for the October 2009 recipient reporting period.
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.