This request is improperly submitted and must be resubmitted with the following changes to receive approval: correct burden amount, as the 83-I and supporting statement request 20,000 hours but the Terms of Clearance from the last approval state that the amount is actually 20; inclusion of the Federal Register Notice inviting applications; a clearly labeled grant application package complete with submission instructions. Although the current collection will expire on 12/31/2003, OSERS does not have to publish a 30 or a 60 day notice in the Federal Register.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
1,000
0
1,000
20,000
0
0
0
0
0
NIDRR provides grants for research and related activites in Rehabilitation of Individuals with disabilities. The grant application package contains program profiles, standard forms, program regulations, sample rating forms, and transmitting instructions. Applications are primarily institutions of higher education, but may also include hospitals, State Rehabilitation education agencies and voluntary and profit organizations.
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.