Title: Procedures for Requests to use Child Care and Development Fund for Construction or Major Renovation of Child Care Facilities.

OMB No.: 09700160.

Description: The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, as amended, allows Indian Tribes to use Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) grant awards for construction and renovation of child care facilities. A tribal grantee must first request and receive approval from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) before using CCDF funds for construction or major renovation. This information collection contains the statutorilymandated uniform procedures for the solicitation and consideration of requests, including instructions for preparation of environmental assessments in conjunction with the National Environmental Policy Act. The proposed draft procedures update the procedures that were originally issued in August 1997 and last updated in May 2007. Respondents will be CCDF tribal grantees requesting to use CCDF funds for co ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-11-24-E9-28187 Tue, Nov 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-11-24-E9-28085

Title: Head Start Program Performance StandardsFinal rule.

OMB No.: 09700148.

Description: Head Start Program Performance Standards require Head Start and Early Head Start Programs and Delegate Agencies to maintain program records. The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, is proposing to renew, without changes, the authority to require certain record keeping in all programs as provided for in 45 CFR part 1304 Head Start Program Performance Standards. These standards prescribe the services that Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide to enrolled children and their families.

Respondents: Head Start and Early Head Start grantees and delegate agencies.
Annual Burden Estimates Number of Average burden Instrument Number of responses per hours per Total burden ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-11-24-E9-28085 Tue, Nov 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-11-24-E9-28105

Title: Head Start Eligibility Verification.

OMB No.: New Collection.

Description: The requirements for establishing proof of eligibility for the enrollment of children in Head Start programs are documented in 45 CFR 1305.4 (e). Each child's record must include a signed document by an employee identifying those documents which were reviewed to determine eligibility. Presently there is no uniform document which the employee must sign. This form will be used to facilitate an efficient and accurate determination of childrens' eligibility for Head Start enrollment.

Respondents: Head Start grantees.
Annual Burden Estimates Number of Average burden Instrument Number of responses per hours per Total burden respondents respondent response hours Head Start E ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-11-24-E9-28105 Tue, Nov 24 2009 11:00:00 GMT