The SF-424(M) will become the
government-wide data set for grant applications/plans and realted
submissions under mandatory grant programs. Federal agencies and
grant applicants will use the standard data set and definitions for
paper and electronic grants applicatons/plans and related
submissions under mandatory grant programs. The proposed standard
data set will replace numberous agency data sets and reduce the
administrative burden placed on the grnts community, Federal
agencies will not be required to collect all of the information
included in the proposed data set.
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.