This information
collection request is approved consistent with the following terms
of clearance: (1) FNS will provide OMB with an updated and complete
list of potential discretionary grant programs which will use this
generic clearance process each year. FNS may add programs to the
list periodically, provided that approval is obtained in advance.
(2) For each use of this generic clearance package, FNS will
provide OMB with an 83-C with the anticipated number of respondents
and estimated burden hours and cost. FNS will attach a copy of the
specific program narrative & reporting requirements (& any
other forms/questionnaires not already approved as standard forms).
To expedite handling, these packages may be faxed or e-mailed. Upon
receipt, OMB will have 10 working days to review and comment on the
package. If FNS doesn't receive any OMB comments after the 10th
working day, FNS may assume OMB concurrance & proceed with the
grant collection. But, FNS must work with OMB to resolve any
outstanding issues that are identified during OMB review - prior to
publication. (3) FNS will not require respondents to submit more
than one original and two copies of their proposal packages. (4)
FNS will ensure that all requests for proposals under this
clearance package use standard forms, approved by OMB, whenever
practicable.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2005
05/31/2005
505
0
0
30,000
0
0
0
0
0
A uniform grant application package
for non-entitlement discretionary grant programs is requested to
collect the information from grant applicants needed to evaluate
and rank applicants and protect selection integrity.
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.