The SF-424 (R&R) will become the
government-wide data set for research grant applications. Federal
agencies and grant applicants will use the standard data set and
definitions for paper and electronic research grants applications.
The standard data set will become the common Federal data set for
research grant applications, replacing numerous agency data sets
and reducing the administrative burden placed on the research
grants community.
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.