This website will allow vendors to request to be registered as a vendor of USMS promotional items. They will be asked to provide their business's contact information as well as to specify the item(s) they wish to produce bearing the USMS seal or badge design. Vendors must agree to certain restrictions in the distribution of items bearing the USMS seal or badge design, such as adhering to the requirements set forth in 18 U.S.C. §â¯709, False advertising or misuse of names to indicate Federal agency. Approved vendors will be asked to maintain their profile in order to keep the database up-to-date and to recertify their profile is correct every two years.
US Code:
18 USC 709
Name of Law: False advertising or misuse of names to indicate Federal agency
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.