SINCE 1972 THE ENDOWMENT HAS SUPPORTED
VISUAL ARTISTS ORGANIZATIONS. TO DATE NO COMPREHENSIVE DATA BASE
EXISTS ON THIS THIS FIELD. THE USES FOR THE DATA COLLECTED WILL
INCLUDE AGENCY PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION, RESPONDING TO
QUESTIONS ABOUT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AT BUDGET HEARINGS, AND AN
IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF ORGANIZATIONS ON THE STATE OF THEIR
FIELD.
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.