This justification requests an increase in the burden hours due to additional reporting requirements resulting forma the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (Public Law 111-5).
There is a increase in burden from 4,523 to 5,285. Seven-hundred and sixty-two (762) burden hours are for the new reporting requirement for the 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.