Respondents are runners who are signing up for the Marine Corps Marathon races. The Marine Corps Marathon office records the data of all runners to conduct the races in preparation and execution of the races and to record statistical information for sponsors, media and for economic impact studies. Collecting this data of the runners is essential for conducting the races.
US Code:
10 USC 5041
Name of Law: Armed Forces; Headquarters, Marine Corps
The total estimated respondent burden has increased due to an increase in our estimated average respondent hourly wage. This is because of both general wage inflation and an assessment that our previous estimate was too low. We have also slightly increased our estimated number of annual respondents and increased the estimated response time for two of our races that require additional information from certain respondents are registering as a team.
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.