The questionnaries will be used by the
staff in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Office in order
to gather information on how satisfied arbitrators and claimants
are with the arbitration process currently in place. The
respondents filing out the questionnaires will have the opportunity
to provide feedback to the ADR office. This will enable the ADR
program to increase productivity, develop new program strategies,
decrease paperwork, and assist with reviewing cases for fair and
equal treatment.
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.