In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a period of one year. Upon resubmission to OMB, the agency should provide more detail in describing the information collection. In this discussion, the agency should also demonstrate that it has evaluated the information collection to determine if an electronic option is viable.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2002
08/31/2002
08/31/2001
300,000
0
300,000
1,800,000
0
1,800,000
0
0
0
This form is utilized by those persons making a claim against the United States Government under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
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.