The objective of the Advanced
Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge (AMJIAC) is
to provide strategic, catalytic funding for competitive,
high-potential regional partnerships that have the potential to
accelerate innovation and strengthen capacity in advanced
manufacturing. The objectives of the challenge are to support job
creation, encourage economic development, and enhance the
competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers in regions across the
country.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.