In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for one year. Upon resubmission, it is suggested DOE revisit burden estimates and overall implementation plans, especially if DOE should consider expanding this collection beyond ARRA related projects/programs.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2010
2,000
0
2,000
300
0
300
0
0
0
This package collection consists of a form and requested information that will identify and describe subject matter experts who are available to review financial assistance applications under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (AARA). The purpose of the Act is to 1) Preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery; 2) Assist those most impacted by the recession; 3) Provide investments needed to increase economic efficiency by stimulating technological advances in science and health; 4) Invest in transportation, environmental protection, and other local government budgets, in order to minimize and avoid reductions in essential services and counterproductive state and local tax increases.
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.