THE ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM PROVIDES FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS TO STATES TO AWARD NON
RENEWABLE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING HIGH
SCHOOL SENIORS. STATES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A ONE-TIME AGREEMENT
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. HOWEVER ANY CHANGES TO THEIR
APPROVED CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING SCHOLARS MUST BE
SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY.
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.