THESE FORMS ARE BEING USED TO REVITALIZE THE PHS COMMISSIONED CORPS INACTIVE RESERVE PROGRAM AND ITS ABILITY TO RESPOND TO THE NEED FOR HEALTH MANPOWER IN TIMES OF EMERGENCIES. THE FORMS ARE USED TO DETERMINE THE AVAILABILITY AND SKILLS OF INACTIVE RESERVE OFFICERS, TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE OFFICERS TO TERMINATE THEIR COMMISSIONS, TO UPDATE ADDRESSES, TO PROCESS PROMOTION REVIEW AND TO ISSUE I.D. CARDS TO OFFICERS
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.