THE ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1978
(PUB. L. 95-521, AS AMENDED) REQUIRES THAT A FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
REPORT BE SUBMITTED BY CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION OR ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT, AND PRESIDENTIAL
NOMINEES TO POSITIONS REQUIRING THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE
SENATE. THE SF 278 SOLICITS THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE
LAW.
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.