In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved until
December 2011. The following additional terms of clearance apply:
1)Monthly data will be presumed to be for internal use, but where
made public, DOE will caveat the data as "preliminary/informal and
subject to change"; 2)DOE will include language reflective of terms
1) and 2) in both their supporting statements and guidance; 3)DOE
will continue to collect jobs data on a quarterly rather than
monthly basis; 4) DOE will work directly with respondents prior to
resubmission to accurately assess burden estimate and the necessity
of collection of monthly metrics.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2010
1,656
0
1,656
13,248
0
3,312
1,035,000
0
621,000
The Office of Electricitys Recovery
Act Smart Grid grants are new programs, authorized by the Energy
Independence and Security Act and funded by the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act, which provides financial assistance to
eligible entities to make improvements in the US electric grid, to
create and retain jobs, and increase energy efficiency.
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.