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.