This collection
is approved on the assumption that all grantees are required to
complete these collections and that the agency has the authority to
take action against grantees that fail to comply. If this is not
correct, the agency must resubmit this information collection for
review with a Part B to the Supporting Statement and not conduct
this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2005
06/30/2005
2,469
0
0
21,009
0
0
0
0
0
The purpose of the data collection
forms is to comply with GPRA, which requires Federal agencies to
develop performance mesures and report to Congress and stakeholders
the results of the agency's performance. EDA must collect specific
data from grant recipients to report on its performance in meeting
its stated goals and objectives.
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.