This form provides a standardized
format for the submission of facilities and administrative
(F&A) proposal that would assist educational institutions in
completing their F&A proposals more efficiently and help the
cognizant agency review each proposal on a more consistent basis.
It will also facilitate the Federal government's effort to collect
better information regarding educational institutions' F&A
costs that could be useful in explaining variations in F&A
rates among institutions.
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.