The information is requested to support a request to reissue paper (definitive) Series EE, HH, and I United States Savings Bonds, Retirement Plan Bonds, and Individual Retirement Bonds and to indicate the new registration required.
US Code:
31 USC Part 353
Name of Law: Regulations Governing U.S. Series EE and HH Savings Bonds
The reported burden decrease is an examination of forms downloaded from Public Debt's website and the distribution of printed copies over the past 3-4 years. Analysis of recent activity indicates a decline in requests of this nature attributed to the elimination of paper savings bonds and increase of services offered in the TreasuryDirect system. The decrease of 212,500 hours is an adjustment in agency estimate for a total of 57,500 burden hours requested.
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.