This information collection is used by EDA to evaluate and select for funding those investment proposals satisfying EDA statutory, regulatory and programmatic requirements.
US Code:
42 USC 3121
Name of Law: The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended
US Code: 19 USC 2341 Name of Law: Trade Act of 1974
The removal of the TAAC program resulted in a program change decrease of 350 responses and 700 hours. EDA used the average EDAP application data from 2009 to 2011 which resulted in an adjustment increase of 203 responses and 4,821 burden hours.
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.