This information collection is used by EDA to evaluate and select for funding those investment proposals satisfying EDA statutory, regulatory and programmatic requirements.
US Code:
42 USC 3121
Name of Law: The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended
US Code: 19 USC 2341 Name of Law: Trade Act of 1974
To accommodate the changes to the TGAAA, the following program changes increases are estimated -
Petition of certification  respondents/responses from to 875 to 1,175; burden hours from 18,953. to 25,850.
Implementation Grants  respondents/responses from 0 to 300; burden hours from 0 to 525.
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.