THIS INFORMATION IS BEING COLLECTED TO
SATISFY, IN PART, USG OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE U.S.-CZECHOSLOVAKIAN
CLAIMS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. UNDER ARTICLE II OF THIS AGREEMENT,
THE USG OBLIGATED ITSELF TO PROMPTLY ASSIST THE CZECH GOVERNMENT IN
THE RETURN OF PREVIOUSLY BLOCKED CZECH ASSETS. THE USG PROMISED TO
PROVIDE CZECHOSLOVAKIA WITH CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO THESE
UNBLOCKED ASSETS.
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.