This paperwork is approved for one year, through June 2001, based on an agreement with NASA that they will pilot electronic submission of Forms 533M and 533Q. The agreed to pilot will use the internet, public key infrastructure, and XML where appropriate and practicable. NASA will provide an update to OIRA every three (3) months with the first update to take place in early September, 2000.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2001
06/30/2001
05/31/2000
10,200
0
10,800
91,500
0
91,500
0
0
0
Contractors report planned and incured costs on the 533M & Q, providing data essential for projecting costs/hours to ensure dollar/labor resources realistically support schedules, comparing actual costs to negotiated values, planning, monitoring and controling project/program resources, accruing costs in the accounts (creating liabilities reflected in audited financial statements).
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.