The burden hours
for this collection are recorded as 183 hours, based on 200
responses and a burden of 55 minutes per collection as documented
on the form. The agency may change this burden, so long as it is
recorded so as to be consistent with the estimated burden reported
to the public.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
200
0
0
183
0
0
0
0
0
Pursuant to the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, the National Ombudsman
is responsible for estab- lishing means to receive comments from
small entities on federal regulatory enforcement and compliance
activities. The one page form is a cover to any written narrative
submitted by a small entity.
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.