FOR 40 YEARS THE USES HAS CODIFIED ITS
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STA ES OPERATIONS IN THE ES MANUAL AND
SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS. USES HAS RECENTLY COMPLETED A NEW GUIDANCE
STRUCTURE, CONSISTING OF REGS AND TAGS. THE NEW GUIDANCE STRUCTURE
IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A MORE LOGICA CONSISTENT, AND UNDERSTANDABLE
BASIS FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. THE PRESENT EVALUATION IS
DESIGNED TO DOCUMENT THE IMPACT OF THE NEW GUIDANCE STRUCTURE ON ES
OPERATIONS.
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.