Each year, the NCGMP receives Federal
funds to support geologic mapping efforts in its STATEMAP, and
EDMAP components through competitive funding processes. The primary
objective of the EDMAP component of the NCGMP is to train the next
generation of geologic mappers. The primary objective of the
STATEMAP component of the NCGMP is to establish the geologic
framework of areas determined to be vital to the economic, social,
or scientific welfare of individual States. All applications must
be submitted through Grants.gov.
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.