This collection
is approved for three years, consistent with revisions to the
handbook as outlined in correspondence 5/23/03, and significant
changes to the burden estimates. In the future, DOL will strive to
ensure that its burden estimates are accurate to the best of its
ability.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2006
05/31/2006
05/31/2003
208,800
0
209,521
23,055
0
216
0
0
0
Federal law (U.S.C. 8501-8509)
provides unemployment insurance protection to former or partially
unemployed Federal Civilian employees. The forms contained
throughout the Handbook are used in conjunction with the provision
of this benefit assistance.
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.