This collection
is approved, it was held for longer than the 60-day period for
regular review becuase the agency sent the collection to OMB before
the initial 60 day comment per iod to the agency was over. The form
should include the clause that a person is not required to respond
to this collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB
control number.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2001
03/31/2001
150
0
0
500
0
0
4,000,000
0
0
The information requested is necessary
in order to determine the appropriateness and viability of the
proposed project. Documentation will determine, among other things,
project suitability, demonstrated partner collaboration, and home
institution support. Successfully completed proposals will be
forwarded for technical peer review.
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.