Burden hours decreased by 163.75 (from 2465.25 to 2301.5). The estimated decrease in burden hours is attributed to the Departmentâs efforts to increase efficiency and decrease burdensome requirements with a number of streamlined efforts that include eliminating duplicative requirements and pairing down the information requested within the instruments along with technological advancements.
Table A2. ICR Summary of Burden
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.