Upon the DOI's
next requst to extent this collection, the Agency shall describe
the outcome of efforts currently underway to accomodate the
electronic submission of data and to what extent those efforts have
reduced burden, particularily the number of copies requried from
grantees.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2007
01/31/2007
01/31/2004
370
0
370
12,800
0
12,800
0
0
0
The information provided by the
application will be used solely to determine the eligibility of the
applicant and to evaluate proposed research against established
criteria for possible funding. Applicants are individuals, colleges
and universities, state and local governments, profit and
non-profit organizations, and foreign institutions and
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.