The Public Broadcasting Act authorizes grants to be awarded for the planning and construction of telecommunications facilities. In order to monitor the use of grant funds and process payment requests, grantees are required to submit certain reports periodically.
The decrease in burden hours is due to program change - the draft planning report has been eliminated and as of FY 2010, respondent will be required to submit all reports via the PTFP Online Reporting and Tracking System (PORTS).
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.