The SF-424(R&R) will consolidate
research and related grants application data and forms currently
used by Federal grant-making agencies with a research mission or
conducting research-related activities. The SF-424(R&R) will
become the common Federal (standard) form for research and related
grant applications, replacing numerous agency-specific forms thus
reducing the administrative burden to the Federal grants community
that includes grantees (State, Local and Tribal governments,
non-profit organizations, and education and research institutions)
and Federal staff involved in related activities.
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.