As a part of this renewal
process, EDA plans to make clarifying edits to the series of
checklists and templates, including updates necessitated by
issuance of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards as set forth
in 2 C.F.R. part 200. The edits will also increase the clarity of
the provided instructions and thus facilitate timely completion by
the recipient and approval by EDA. None of the edits are expected
to increase the time burden on the respondent nor do the
modifications change the type of collected information.
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.