THE FORMS CAN BE USED BY FIRMS SUBJECT TO BONDING AS AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF COMPLYING WITH THE BONDING REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND REGULATIONS. STANDARD FORMS PROVIDES THE INDUSTRY WITH THE INFORMATIO REQUIRED BY THE REGULATIONS AND ONLY REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF BLANKS RATHER THAN TYPE THE COMPLETE DOCUMENT. ALSO IT REDUCES THE AGENCY'S REVIEW TIME AS EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE TO READ THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT.
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.