THE CONSULTATION PRE-APPLICATION FORM
IS USED AS A PRELIMINARY BUDGETI DEVICE BY APPLICANTS DESIRING
FEDERAL CONSULTATION ASSISTANCE. THIS PRE-APPLICATION ESTABLISHES
THE INITIAL PLANNING BY THE STATE CONCERNE WITH FEDERAL FUNDING FOR
CONSULTATION PROJECTS. INCREASE IN RESPONDEN AND RESPONSES IS DUE
TO INCREASE IN NUMBER OF CONSULTATION PROJECTS. DECREASE IN BURDEN
HOURS IS DUE TO DEVELOPMENT STREAMLINED APPLICATION PACKAGE AND
TRAINING.
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.