In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years. As this information collection represents a consolidation of
several existing collection, OMB recommends that USDA request
expiration of those collections.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2004
03/31/2004
55,100
0
0
144,700
0
0
0
0
0
This application kit for research and
extension programs will provide the required forms, instructions,
and related information to be used when applying for special,
competitive, and/or other program under the Cooperative State
Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES).
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.