This emergency
information collection request is approved through 10/2002, by
which time DOL must submit the collection for OMB review and
clearance consistent with the requirements of the PRA. DOL must
comply with the following terms of clearance: (1) DOL must post the
OMB number, expiration date & PRA burden statement on the
initial screen viewed by respondents - prior to launching the
website (2) DOL must work with OMB prior to next submission of this
package to ensure that the collection maximizes practical utility
& minimizes burden on the public. & (3) DOL must submit any
revisions or updates to the website to OMB for review and clearance
prior to implementation. Depending on the nature and extent of the
changes, DOL must either submit a revised package for clearance or
an 83-C form accompanied by an explanatory memo. This determination
will be made by OMB on a case by case basis.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
500,000
0
0
20,000
0
0
0
0
0
Respondents answer a series of
question to the extent necessary for locatiing relevant information
on Federal benefits. Responses are used by the respondents to
expedite the identification and retrieval of sought after
information and esources pertaining to the benefits sponsored by
the Federal government.
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.