This information collection allows the
Secretary of the Interior to collect applications for energy
mineral development grants from Indian tribes and to receive
reports from tribal recipients of grants on how they are using the
funding.
US Code:
25
USC 450 Name of Law: Indian Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act
US Code: 25
USC 3502 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005
There are no program changes.
Adjustments were made to reflect the actual number of applications
received, decreasing from 75 to 53, and projects awarded,
increasing from 30 to 34, in FY 2015.
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.