WHEN AID IS NOT A PARTY TO A CONTRACT
WHICH IT FINANCES, IT NEEDS SOME MEANS TO COLLECT INFORMATION FROM
SUPPLIERS AND A BASIS ON WHICH TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AGAINST
SUPPLIERS IN THE EVENT THEY DO NOT COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE AID
REQUIREMENTS. THE INFORMATION ENABLES AID TO KEEP RECORDS OF ITS
COMMODITY EXPENDITURES WHICH MAY BE USED FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND
FOR REQUIRED REPORTS TO CONGRESS AND THE OMB.
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.