THE RACIAL/ETHNIC INFORMATION
COLLECTED WILL BE USED SOLELY FOR COMPILING STATISTICS ON WHICH TO
BASE MANAGEMENT DECISIONS. THE DATA HANDLING SYSTEM HAS BEEN
DESIGNED TO INSURE THAT ONLY ACTION'S EEO OFFICE WILL HAVE ACCESS
TO THE RACIAL/ETHNIC DATA LINKED WITH AN IDENTIFIER. THE
INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED VOLUNTARILY AND WILL NOT BE USED TO
INFLUENCE INDIVIDUAL SELECTION DECISIONS. THE RACIAL/ETHNIC DATA ON
VOLUNTEER APPLICANTS IS NOT AVAILABLE FRO
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.