The form in this collection is used to request direct deposit of interest and redemption payments from Series HH and Series H savings bonds. Bonds of this type have not been issued since August 2004 but continue to earn interest 20 years after issue date, therefore, the inventory of unredeemed bonds will continue to diminish until 2024. A reduction of 5,167 burden hours is a program change due to agency discretion for a total of 4,000 hours.
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.