ACF requests an extension of this previously approved information collection so that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grantees can fulfill the statutory requirements necessary to qualify for federal funds.
States, the District of Columbia, territories, and tribes/tribal organizations that wish to administer the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) must submit an application for funds by September 1st each federal fiscal year (FY), covering a grant period of October 1 through September 30. Section 2605(c)(3) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, as amended, provides that the Secretary shall make available a model LIHEAP Plan which may be used to prepare the application required under Sections 2605(a)(1) and (c)(1) (42 U.S.C. § 8624(a)(1) and (c)(1)).
US Code:
42 USC 8624
Name of Law: Low-Income Energy Assistance Statute
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.
COMM_LIHEAP_ATATTACHMENT_FY20_070620.pdf
COMM_LIHEAP_ModelPlan_SuppStmt_FY20_Final.docx
LIHEAP Detailed Model Plan Application