Public Law 105-203 authorizes the
National Undeground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (NURNFP) to
develop and administer the Network to Freedom, a nationwide
collection of governmental and nongovernmental properties,
facilities, and program associated with the historic Underground
Railroad movement. The NURNFP is developing an application process
through which associated elements can be included in the Network to
Freedom. The information collection will a) verify associations to
the Underground Railroad, b) measure minimum levels of standards
for inclusion in the Network, and c) identify general
element
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.