This is a revision of a currently approved information collection. The current burden inventory is 69,451 the proposed burden 49,404 = -20,047 burden reduction. The main reason for the decrease in the reporting burden is that fewer debts were submitted by the State agencies. The record keeping burden increased by 159 burden hours from 530 to 689 this adjustment is due to the agencyÂs view of what activity fell under that 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.