THE ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM PROVIDES FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS TO STATES TO AWARD
NONRENEWABLE 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.