A LABOR ORGANIZATION, WHICH IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE OF A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF THE EMPLOYEES
OF THE AGENCY (AS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CRITERIA PRESCRIBED
BY THE AUTHORITY), SHALL BE GRANTE NATIONAL CONSULTATION RIGHTS BY
THE AGENCY. ANY LABOR ORGANIZATION HAVING NATIONAL CONSULTATION
RIGHTS SHALL BE INFORMED OF SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT PROPOSED BY THE AGENCY.
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.