Form 445, Request for Approval of
Foreign Travel, is supplied by consultants, contractors, and NRC
invited travelers who must travel to foreign countries in the
course of conducting business for the NRC. In accordance with 48
CFR 20, NRC Acquisition Regulation, contractors traveling to
foreign countries are required to complete this form. The
information requested includes the name of the Office
Director/Regional Administrator or Chairman, as appropriate, the
travelers identifying information, purpose of travel, listing of
the trip coordinators, other NRC travelers and contractors
attending the same meeting, and a proposed itinerary.
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.