THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS (OJP),
OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, IS SEEKING OMB APPROVAL FOR AN "EEOP SHORT
FORM" AND "CERTIFICATION" FORM TO BE FORWARDED TO ALL APPROVED
GRANTEES WITH THE AWARD LETTER. THE EEOP SHORT FORM HAS BEEN
DEVELOPED TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF PAPERWORK NEEDED TO PREPARE
EEOP'S FOR THOSE GRANTEES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANE
OVER $500,000, PURSUANT TO 28 CFR 42.304. THE CERTIFICATION FORM
HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR SIGNATURE BY ALL AWARDED GRANTEES TO CERTIFY
THAT THEY HAVE AN EEOP ON FILE, PURSUANT TO 28 CFR 42.305.
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.