OMB will grant a 3 month extention until DOJ finishes the appeals process regarding the grants management line of business.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2008
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2008
34,097
0
4,000
137,238
0
16,000
0
0
0
GMS is used to implement the statuory requirements of the Grant Management System (GMS) Online Application; Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN); Progress and Financial Reports of applications, awards, and closeouts.
US Code:
42 USC 3712h(e)
Name of Law: Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act of 2005
The burden hours increase from 2004's filing period was a direct result of the increase in the number of GMS applicants and GMS awards. The burden hours increase also represents the addition of eight functionality enhancements to GMS that eliminate paper reporting collection in favor of electronic collection.
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.