THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE
STATES AS A RESULT OF THIS FORM IS PRIME IMPORTANCE TO THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT IN DEVELOPING COST TRENDS FOR LABOR, MATERIAL, AND
EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES. THESE COSTS TRENDS ARE ESSENTIAL SO THAT
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS CAN BE INITIATED BY
DEVELOPING NEW TECHNIQUES CONCERNING THE LABOR, EQUIPMENT, OR
MATERIAL AREAS. THIS DOCUMENT IS THE ONLY SINGLE SOURCE NATIONAL
COST TREND INDEX IN EXISTENCE
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.