This collection is needed to assist
with the administration and evaluation of the NOAA Community-based
Restoration Program (CRP), which has provided financial assistance
on a competitive basis to over 1200 habitat restoration projects
since 1996. The information is used to provide accountability for
the CRP and NOAA on the expenditure of federal funds used for
restoration, contributes to the Government Performance and Results
Act (GPRA) "acres restored" measure and to the President's Wetlands
Initiative goal of 3 million acres of wetland restoration,
enhancement and protection by 2010. Information is required
only
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.