In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, OMB has approved this Information Collection Request (ICR) for use through November 30, 1991. To obtain OMB approval for continued use of this ICR beyond November 30, 1991, USGS must: (1) adequately explain the purpose, need, and practical utility of each element of data collected on each part of the application packet enumerated on page 4, section X (A-J) of Announcement 7747, (2) explain to what extent, if any, the information collected by USGS to administer this program exceeds the standardized information approved by OMB for the administration of gra programs (SF 424), and, (3) explain the need, purpose and practical utility of any information gathered by USGS that exceeds that already gathered through use of the SF-424.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1991
11/30/1991
02/28/1991
108
0
108
9,072
0
2,160
0
0
0
RESPONDENTS SUPPLY INFORMATION ON ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT WATER RELATED RESEARCH AND PROVIDE PERFORMANCE REPORTS ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACHIEVED THROUGH USE OF SUCH FUNDS. THIS INFORMATION ALLOWS THE AGENC TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH THE OBJECTIVE AND CRITERIA OF THE GRANT PROGRAMS.
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.