The form is used to request a substitute savings bonds purchased in paper form. The sale of paper savings bonds ceased in December 2012 unless a Series I Bond is purchased with a tax refund. The decline in the use of the form is proportionate to the amount of paper savings bonds issued. The reduction of 2,338 burden hours is a program change due to agency discretion for a total of 167 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.