This collection is approved for one year only while NIDRR revises its existing form. ED agrees to submit a revised collection package no later than 12/2006 to satisfy the previous terms of clearance which require ED to reduce burden, improve the quality and type of data collected for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and ensure that data be collected in a manner that NSF could use for its reporting on the funding that supports research and development.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2006
12/31/2006
12/31/2005
279
0
279
4,464
0
4,464
0
0
0
Information collection to obtain annual program and performance data from NIDRR grantees on their project activities. The information collected will be used for monitoring grantees and for NIDRR program planning, budget development and reporting on GPRA indicators.
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.