Interim Rule (32 CFR part 657) Army
requires contract manpower data to remedy its declared material
weakness in manpower requirements determination and improve the
accuracy of Congressional reports. Data will be used in the Total
Army Analysis force structure planning. Functional Area
Assessments, and to support Headquarters, Department of the Army
decision making. Data will provide complete picture of
organizations/ functions capabilities in warfighting and
non-warfighting scenarios. Respondents are contractors providing
services under contract to the Army.
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.