EACH EPA RESEARCH CONTRACT AND GRANT
CONTAINS PATENT RIGHTS CLAUSE WHICH SETS FORTH REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS, AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE GRANTEE OR
CONTRACTOR WITH REGARD TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER THE CONTRACT OR
GRANT PROJECTS. THE GRANTEE OR CONTRACTORS MUST SUBMIT AN ANNUAL
AND FINAL REPORT OF WHETHER INVENTIONS WERE MADE UNDER SUCH GRANT
OR CONTRACT. EPA FORM 3340-3 IS DESIGNED TO EXPEDITE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE PATENT CLAUS
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.