THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION
REQUIREMENT IS A PORTION OF THE MINING AND MINERAL RESOURCES
RESEARCH INSTITUTES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLOTMENT, RESEARCH,
AND SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP GRANTS AND IS NEEDED TO MONITOR THE
STATUS OF FUNDS FOR THE AMOUNTS OF THESE GRANT PROJECTS. IT WILL BE
USED BY OSM IN PREPARING BUDGET ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING ESTIMATES
FOR THE INSTITUTES BUDGETS.
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.