OMB finds that
this submission is wholy inadequate. The supporting statement
submitted is a poor copy of the one submitted three years ago and
which was superceded by a revised supporting statement submitted
during review. This indicates that the agency has not complied with
the requirements of the PRA to conduct an independent review of the
information collection prior to OMB review and to document that
review through the supporting statement. In addition, the responses
to many of the questions reflect a fundamental misreading of the
supporting statement questions. This collection is approved for
only one year. In addition, OMB reminds that agency that it must
comply with the requirement of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3). This collection
must disclose to the respondents the burden and inform them of the
public protections provisions of the PRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2002
04/30/2002
04/30/2001
656
0
656
3,152
0
1,824
0
0
0
These two forms are critical grant
administration tools for USAID/BHR/ASHA. The Narrative/Time-Line
and Report on Commodities assist BHR/ASHA in effective
management/monitoring to ascertain whether its grant financed
programs meet authorized objectives within the terms of agreements
between USAID/BHR/ASHA and its grantees.
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.