In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, OMB has approved
this Information Collection Request (ICR) for use through November
30, 1991. To obtain OMB approval for continued use of this ICR
beyond November 30, 1991, USGS must: (1) adequately explain the
purpose, need, and practical utility of each element of data
collected on each part of the application packet enumerated on page
4, section X (A-J) of Announcement 7747, (2) explain to what
extent, if any, the information collected by USGS to administer
this program exceeds the standardized information approved by OMB
for the administration of gra programs (SF 424), and, (3) explain
the need, purpose and practical utility of any information gathered
by USGS that exceeds that already gathered through use of the
SF-424.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1991
11/30/1991
02/28/1991
108
0
108
9,072
0
2,160
0
0
0
RESPONDENTS SUPPLY INFORMATION ON
ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT WATER RELATED RESEARCH
AND PROVIDE PERFORMANCE REPORTS ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACHIEVED THROUGH
USE OF SUCH FUNDS. THIS INFORMATION ALLOWS THE AGENC TO DETERMINE
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OBJECTIVE AND CRITERIA OF THE GRANT
PROGRAMS.
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.