In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this collection of
information is approved through December 31, 1990. The agency has
not adequately justified either the practical utility or burden
estimate of the "international travel approval and notification
portion of this information collection request. AID's next request
fo OMB review should include: (1) and explanation of the practical
utility of the portion of the ICR, and the cost of its
applications, particularly with regard to delayed or cancelled
travel plans, (2) the results of direct consultations with
contractors on the utility and expense of this portion of the ICR
and its use, and (3) consideration of alternatives, as
appropriate.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1990
12/31/1990
12/31/1990
6,750
0
20
252,100
0
800
0
0
0
THE AIDAR IMPLEMENTS THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATION. AIDAR INFORMATION COLLECTION ELEMENTS ARE
NECESSARY TO DETERMINE CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND FOR PRUDENT
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS UNDER A.I.D.
CONTRACTS.
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.