The purpose of this collection is to implement the plan of work reporting requirements placed on the 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions by the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 and provide NIFA the information to ensure program oversight and adequate accountability of funds.
There burden changed because of two transactions involved with this collection of information: the Annual Update to the 5-Year Plan of Work; and submission of the Annual Report of Accomplishments and Results.
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.