The National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq., requires agencies to
consider whether major Federal actions, including the awarding of
grants, will have a significant impact on the environment. TSA will
be providing a checklist to collect information from grant
applicants to determine if funded projects will require the
completion of and Environmental Assessment or will be categorically
excluded.
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.