The purpose of this collection of
information is to implement section 226 of the Agricultural
Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA).
This section requires matching funds from non-Federal sources for
formula funds for the 1890 land-grant institutions, including
Tuskegee University, and 1862 land-grant institutions in insular
area.
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.