This collection
is approved through 10/98 provided that FCS add the burden
statement to the FCS-259. FCS reports that the FCS- 259 is being
consolidated with the FCS-249, 388, 256, 350, and 388A which should
be in place by FY97. A new information collection package will have
to be submitted for approval prior to that time.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1998
10/31/1998
06/30/1996
10,060
0
10,060
3,139
0
3,139
0
0
0
This form provides the number and
value of mail issuance data, mail issuance replacements, and mail
issuances returned, for FCS to assess liability for mail losses and
to bill States as appropriate.
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.