THIS STUDY WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ON
THE POPULATION ENTITLED TO EXPEDITED SERVICE AND THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SERVICE THEY RECEIVE. THIS STUDY WILL ALSO
ASSESS LEGISLATIVE CHANGES THAT BROADENED ENTITLEMENT TO EXPEDITED
SERVICE AND DETERMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH CURRENT OPERATIONS
ACHIEVE THE INTENT OF FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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.