The number of respondents
decreased from 302 to 300, and the number of responses decreased
from 302 to 300. The burden hours have decreased from 152 to 75,
which is a difference of 77. Due to COVID restrictions and thus
limitations on facilities use for the public, there is slight
decrease in overall use in the past 18 months. Due to a more
automated process, the response time for applications was reduced
from 30 min per application to 15 min per application.
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.