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.