This is a revision of a currently approved information collection. The total negative case selection decreased from 41,085 cases in FY 2010 to 38,970 cases in FY 2015. This caused an adjustment in the overall burden from 121,784 hours in FY 2010 to 115,514.87 hours in FY 2015; a 6,269.13 hour decrease in overall 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.