In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the agency requests to withdraw this information collection.
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Guided by government and private industry project management best practices , the Department has identify project areas that require monthly instead of quarterly reporting to meet the transparency and accountability expectations and to support sound management of project risks. Monitoring projects and basing responses on quarterly reports often means relying on information as much as five months old and does not meet DOE needs. These heightened expectations are evidenced by requirements and requests for timely information on program activities to OMB, Congress and the public.
DOE requests the emergency approval of these ICRs due to the timely nature of DOEÂs investments made under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act). The Recovery Act appropriated $36.7 billion to DOE with the goal of stimulating the U.S. economy and creating jobs in a timely fashion. These weighty goals elevate the importance of the investments and demand a higher level of oversight and information.
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.