The information is necessary to
distribute Treasury securities and/or payments to the entitled
person(s) when the decedent's estate was formally administered
through the court and has been closed, or the estate is being
settled in accordance with State statute without the necessity of
the court appointing a legal representative.
US Code:
31 USC Part 360 Name of Law: Regulations Governing U.S. Series
Savings Bonds
The form incorporates all
securities held by deceased owners rather than just Series I Bonds.
The increase of 7,200 hours is a program change for a total of
9,250 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.