Requests of this nature have begun to decline with the introduction of TreasuryDirect and will continue to decline as a result of the discontinuation of the sale of paper savings bonds as of January 1, 2012. A reduction of 8,000 responses resulted in a decrease of 2,400 hours attributed to a program change due to agency discretion. Total burden hours requested this submission is 24,000.
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.