THE INFORMATION WILL BE USED BY THE
ADJUDICATIVE OFFICER IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS COVERED BY THE
EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPLICANT, WHO
HAS PREVAILED OVER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE
AN AWARD OF ATTORNEY FEES A OTHER EXPENSES UNDER THE ACT, AND WHAT
AMOUNT SHOULD BE AWARDED.
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.