IMLS Grant Program Application and Post-Award Report Forms
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
08/13/2010
08/06/2010
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
4,641
0
0
20,049
0
0
527,284
0
0
IMLS requests clearance for the forms it uses for all of the grant program applications, post-award reporting, and peer reviewer applications. These forms are directly related to the generic clearance for IMLS grant application and award processes (3137-0029) for which a three-year extension was recently submitted.
The number of grants awarded has decreased over the last 3 year period. The burden estimate has increased for the grant program applications, post-award reporting, and peer reviewer applications raising the estimated time to complete complex reporting forms and increased emphasis on accountablility from OMB. A portion of the increase is due to a recalculated average hourly wage from $23.64 to $26.30.
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.