The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
requests approval to conduct a series of information collection
activities with the public in support of its public education
program regarding the introduction of redesigned currency. These
collections will include: A survey used to establish baseline
measures of awareness of currency changes, confidence in the
currency and authentication behavior, and subsequent surveys to
evaluate changes in these measures; a survey to evaluate potential
messages designed to encourage the public to examine and learn
currency security features; a survey to evaluate potential taglines
that will help call attention to new security features while
maintaining confidence in U.S. currency; and, a survey to test
draft materials to be developed in support of the program. The
collection will also include in-depth interviews with bank tellers
and others who frequently conduct cash transactions as part of
their job, to identify special needs and tools for their
use.
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.