The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is seeking approval to extend the current Information Collection package, OMB #1820-0018 (streamlined discretionary grants 1894-0001) in order to solicit applications for RSA's Discretionary Grant Awards authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The discretionary program areas include Rehabilitation Long Term and Short Term Training, Demonstrations, Capacity Building projects, Interpreter Training, In-Service Training, National Clearinghouse, National Leadership Instititue, Technical Assistance and Continuing Education (TACE) Centers, Service Programs, Centers for Independent Living, the Helen Keller National Center and other discretionary grant programs approved by the Secretary. The current application package expires May 31, 2010 and in order to provide application packages to applicants, RSA is requesting an extension of the currently approved package for an additional three years.
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.
Att_2010 129 Combined Application Package.doc
Applications for New Grants under the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) 1890-0001(SC)