USED AS A PART OF AN OVERALL PROGRAM
TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE REFORM ACT OF 1978.
OPINIONS WILL BE SOLICITED OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS FROM THE PUBLIC
SERVICED BY SELECTED FEDERAL AGENCIES. THE RESULTS SHOULD
CONTRIBUTE TO THE INDENTIFICATION OF THE STRENGTH'S OF THE NEW LAW,
AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES FOR ITS
SHORTCOMINGS.
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.