This request is
given a limited-term approval. The race and ethnic categories on
this form do not comply with the revised standards for Federal
statistics and administrative reporting issued by OMB on 10/30/97.
OPM should take steps to bring this -- and other OPM forms
collecting this type of information -- into compliance with the
government-wide standards. OPM should refer to the standards
published in 1997 as well as OMB Bulliten No. 00-02 of March 9,
2000 ("Guidance on Aggregation and Allocation of Data on Race for
Use in Civil Rights Monitoring and Enforcement"). OPM should
consult with OMB in developing revisions to this form prior to
making its next request for approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2002
05/31/2002
12/31/2001
100,000
0
100,000
8,333
0
8,333
0
0
0
A Federal Court Consent decree
authorizes Federal agencies to hire under an Outstanding Scholar
Program. The decree requires agencies and OPM to collect race and
national origin (RNO) data from those who apply for the program. On
OPM Form 1386B, Applicants voluntarily check a box indicating their
RNO and supply basic data about themselves and job.
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.