This collection
is approved with the following terms of clearance: This collection
is approved as an emergency clearance to meet ARRA requirements.
This collection will be valid for six months. If the agency decides
to continue to use this collection past the approved emergency
request clearance time period, it must resubmit to OMB under the
normal PRA review process for a three year approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2010
01/31/2010
01/31/2010
8,164
0
8,164
567,687
0
567,687
0
0
0
In the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009, Congress appropriates funds for the
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), which includes
competitive grants to (1) expand public computer centers capacity
projects to unserved/underserved populations to include the
benefits of boadband access; and (2) increase home adoption of
broadband service.
The rapid disbursement
of the funds available under this program is important because of
the short time frames imposed by the Recovery Act and to address
the economic crisis facing the country. A commitment to
transparency in the award process and rigorous reporting
requirements will help ensure accountability.
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 5 123 Name of Law: American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009
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.