The information request on this form
is required by Title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
(U.S.C. App.), Executive Order 12674, and 5 C.F.R. part 2634,
subpart I, of the Office of Government Ethics regulations. The
requested information is necessary to prevent conflicts of interest
and to identify potential conflicts of individuals serving on
certain OSD Advisory Committees.
US Code:
5 USC app., sec. 107(a) Name of Law: The Ethics in Government
Act of 1978
EO: EO 12674 Name/Subject of EO: Principles of
Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees
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.