NIOSH will use these information
collections to assure standardized collection of information from
applicants. The information is used to determine the eligiblity of
applicants for awards to calculate the amount of each award and to
judge the relative merit of applications. Two application forms are
use: One for renewal or competing continuation grants and one for
noncompeting continuation grants. If the information is not
collected, grants and cooperative agreements cannot be
awarded.
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.