The increase in estimated total burden hours from 1,855 to 2,261 is the result of an increase in the number of firm commitment offerings from 805 previously to 1,211 in 2021 (which, in turn, increased the total number of respondents from 955 previously to 1,361 in 2021).
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Roland Lindmayer 202 551-2250
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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.