State Governments submit to the VA information and required documentation to apply for the State Home Construction Grant Program and to certify compliance with VA requirements.
US Code:
38 USC 8133(a)
Name of Law: Authorization of appropriations
US Code:
38 USC 8135(a)
Name of Law: Applications with respect to projects; payments
The previous forms incorrectly estimated burden hours and forms have been revised to be easier to use in order to reduce burden on the states. The number of applications have been reduced from 60 to 50, however the time to complete increased from 6, which was previously miscalculated, to 24 hours.
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.
2900-0661 justification.docx
Forms and Regulatons for Grants to States for Construction and Acquisition of State Home Facilities