This request is sought to implement
the uses of challenges and competitions as a means to promote
innovative solutions to the problems and needs confronting DOC. The
approval seeks to enable the collection of specific information
necessary to perform the evaluation of solutions provided by
individuals and/or organizations requested by the Federal
government.
US Code:
15 USC 15 USC 3701 Name of Law: The Stevenson-Wydler Technology
Innovation Act of 1980
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.