This information collection is used by individuals and interested private and public sector agencies in order to obtain information from military service records.
The Annual Hour Burden increased by 40% and the total Annual Cost Burden to Respondent is up by approximately 39% from the previous figure. Changes are due to an increase to the Federal minimum wage, postage rates and the addition of NA Form 13177. The change to the Annualized Cost to the Federal Government is less than 1%.
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.