This proposed information collection was revised due to the reduced number of respondents from 127, as approved in 2013, to 105. As a result of the reduction in respondents, the total number of burden hours were reduced from 2,489 to 2,049. The annual salary information and the data submission information were updated based on the 2016 General Schedule Pay Scale.
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.