The purpose of the application kit for research, education, and extension programs is to provide the required forms, instructions, and related information to be used when applying for special, competitive, and/or other programs under CSREES.
US Code:
7 USC 3101
Name of Law: National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act
CSREES is revising this collection to make minor programmatic changes to one of its agency specific forms and adding one new form as a result of 7 CFR 3406.6. The reason for the change in burden is due to CSREESÂ use of the federal-wide forms included in the SF-424 form families for all CSREES programs. CSREES was successful in streamlining its application process and therefore achieved a reduction in burden for grant applicants.
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.