In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2014
228
0
672
7,740
0
4,256
309,600
0
170,240
DOE requests authorization to gather information on the status of SEP activities on both a monthly and quarterly basis. On a monthly basis: actual expenditures and obligations. On a quarterly basis: planned and actual expenditures, actual obligations, planned and actual activities, impact estimates.
The last three years have afforded DOE the opportunity to acquire a better understanding of the effort necessary at the grantee level to prepare high value quarterly reports.
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.