The information to be collected,
pursuant to Section 599D in P.L. 113, is a certification form from
non-U.S. nongovernmental and multilateral organizations scheduled
to receive FY 2000 population assistance funds appropriated in P.L.
106-113. The certification pertains to abortion-related activities
carried out by the organizations with either USAID or non-USAID
funds. USAID will also collect information from prime awardees and
USAID field missions on planned funding levels for covered primes
or subawardees that do not certify.
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.