Approved with
the following conditions: -- FMCS will send a copy of the LM-6 form
as soon as possible for review as an addendum to this form. -- FMCS
shall take measures to increase the response rate for the LM-9
form, and report on these efforts with the next request for
clearance. -- FMCS shall review the need for continuing to collect
the LM-8 form quarterly in light of the Administration's efforts to
cut public reporting by half. If this form is not made into a semi-
annual report, FMCS shall report to OMB the reasons for continued
quarterly reporting as soon as possible. -- FMCS will remove the
OMB address from the burde disclosure statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1998
07/31/1998
06/30/1995
336
0
0
672
0
672
0
0
0
Forms are used to administer a
congressionally mandated grants program and to comply with OMB
report requirements. FMCS uses the collected information to
determine applicant suitability, to monitor grant project status,
and for grant program evaluation. Grantees may use the forms as
management tools.
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.