This information collection is
required to carry out the functions of the PSOB Program. The
program provides a one-time benefit of $250,000 to the eligible
survivors of local, state, and federal public safety officers whose
deaths result from traumatic injuries sustained in the line of
duty. The Report of Public Safety Officer's Death form is completed
by the employing agency. The form includes information necessary to
determine that the circumstances of death meet the requirements
prescribed in 42 USC Sec. 3796.
US Code:
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USC 3796 Name of Law: The Public Safety Officers Benefits
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.