Upon submission
of this collection to OMB for renewal, the agency needs to further
assess the required frequency of project performance report
submissions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2004
03/31/2004
02/28/2001
240
0
240
1,140
0
1,140
0
0
0
The purpose of the program is to
encourage research through cooperative agreements on criticial
issues vital to the development and sustainability of cooperatives
as a means of improving the quality of life in America's rural
communities.
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.