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/PEACE CORPS' EEO OFFICE WILL
HAVE ACCESS TO THE RACIAL/ETHNIC DATA LINKED WITH AN IDENTIFIER.
THE INFORMATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED VOLUNTARILY AND WILL NOT BE USED
TO INFLUENCE INDIVIDUAL SELECTION DECISIONS. THE RACIAL/ETHNIC DATA
ON VOLUNTEER APPLICANTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM
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.