Approved for use
through 4/96 with the understanding that the next submission for
OMB review will consider the past response rate and the usefulness
of such responses.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1996
04/30/1996
500
0
0
283
0
0
0
0
0
THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IS SPONSORING
THE CREATION OF (NAME OF CLEARINGHOUSE), A DATABASE CONCERNING
MARKET RATE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS MADE BY PENSION FUNDS. THE
RESPONDENTS ARE THE NATION'S LARGEST FUNDS AND THEIR
ADVISORS/CONSULTANTS. DATA WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PENSION
COMMUNITY TO BETTER INFORM ITS INVESTMENT DECISIONS.
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.