This ICR is being revised to include burden for the related Form 5377, which is currently covered by OMB Control Number 1530-0039. This results in an increase of 247 hours of burden due to agency discretion, which will be offset when 1530-0039 is discontinued following approval of this consolidation.
Responses for each instrument were also updated based on actual usage, resulting in reduction of 382 hours due to updated estimates. Combined, there is a decrease of 135 hours in the total burden requested in this ICR.
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.