As a result of the merging 0560-0279, respondents increased 458 with a program increase of 143 responses and 158 burden hours. Due to less usage of the interest assistance agreemrnt forms, there is an adjustment decrease of -14,852 responses and -8,031 burden hours. The combination of these two actions results in an overall decrease of -14,709 responses and -7,873 burden hours for this submission. 0560-0279 will be discontinued upon approval of this collection.
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.