THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDED 18 METROPOLITAN PLANNIN ORGANIZATIONS TO
DEMONSTRATE THE POTENTIAL ROLES REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
INSTITUTIONS HAVE IN THE FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. THE STUDY RESULTS WILL BE USED TO
EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM, AND TO AID
FURTHER PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.
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.