THE BCRR ASSURES COMPLIANCE WITH
LEGISLATIVE MANDATES, ACCURATE REPORTING TO THE CONGRESS,
ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TO THE REGIONAL OFFICES AND GRANTEES, AND
PROVIDES FOR MORE EFFECTIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION AND INTEGRATION. THE
DUAL ADVANTAGE OF THE BCRR IS THAT IT HAS REDUCED GRANTEE REPORTING
BURDENS TO MINIMUM LEVELS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PROVIDING THE
INFORMATION NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. TI
CONSOLIDATES REPORTING FOR COMMUNIT
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.