This information collection is needed
to assist the COPS Office in monitoring the status of grants
funded. The Safety & Community Partnership Act of 1994 &
Fed. reg. and policies require that financial assistance provided
by the Federal Gov. be carefully monitored. The COPS Office seeks
to document on a continuing basis the progress of our grantees in
hiring and redeploying law enforcement officers funded by COPS.
This survey is the mechanism used to obtain this
information.
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.