This collection is approved with the following terms of clearance: This collection is approved as an emergency clearance to meet ARRA requirements. This collection will be valid for six months. If the agency decides to continue to use this collection past the approved emergency request clearance time period, it must resubmit to OMB under the normal PRA review process for a three year approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2010
01/31/2010
01/31/2010
8,164
0
8,164
567,687
0
567,687
0
0
0
In the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Congress appropriates funds for the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (ÂBTOPÂ), which includes competitive grants to (1) expand public computer centers capacity projects to unserved/underserved populations to include the benefits of boadband access; and (2) increase home adoption of broadband service.
The rapid disbursement of the funds available under this program is important because of the short time frames imposed by the Recovery Act and to address the economic crisis facing the country. A commitment to transparency in the award process and rigorous reporting requirements will help ensure accountability.
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 5 123
Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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.