The information provided by the application will be used solely to determine the eligibility of the applicant and to evaluate proposed research against established criteria for possible funding. This ICR covers the grants application narrative and the annual technical report submitted by grantees.
We estimate that there will be 370 responses totaling 12,330 burden hours. This represents an increase of 3,750 hours to the application and a corresponding decrease of 3,720 in the final technical reports due to adjustments. This represents an adjustment which reflects an increase of 30 hours.
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.