THE AFFECTED PUBLIC INCLUDES EMPLOYERS
WHO MAINTAIN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES.
THE EMPLOYER MUST SET FORTH THE TERMS OF THE PROGRAM IN A SEPARATE
WRITTEN PLAN. ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES MUST BE GIVEN NOTIFICATION OF THE
TERMS AND AVAILABILITY OF THE PROGRAM. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO
SUBSTANTIATE ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE BENEFITS.
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.