The information requested is to enable EDA to ensure that projects supported with EDA investments meet legal requirements relating to the preparation, completion and implementation of comprehensive economic development strategies.
The total burden hours associated with this information collection increased from 30,786 to 35,880 burden hours. This adjustment increase of 5,094 burden hours resulted from an improved estimation methodology consistent with EDAÂs long-term experience and the addition of information collections due to the migration to ROCIS.
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.