THIS FORM IS REQUIRED UNDER THE
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S NEGOTIATED MERIT STAFFING PLAN FOR POSITIONS
OUTSIDE THE UNION BARGAINING UNITS, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FIELD LABOR
LOCALS, AND THE NATIONAL UNION OF COMPLIANCE OFFICERS TO SOLICIT
INFORMATION BY PERSONNEL OFFICES FROM THE APPLICANT'S SUPERVISOR.
THE INFORMATION WILL BE USED BY RATERS TO EVALUATE OUTSIDE
APPLICANTS AGAINST THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VACANCY TO BE
FILLED.
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.