THE FORMS CAN BE USED BY FIRMS SUBJECT
TO BONDING AS AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF COMPLYING WITH THE BONDING
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND REGULATIONS. STANDARD FORMS PROVIDES
THE INDUSTRY WITH THE INFORMATIO REQUIRED BY THE REGULATIONS AND
ONLY REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF BLANKS RATHER THAN TYPE THE
COMPLETE DOCUMENT. ALSO IT REDUCES THE AGENCY'S REVIEW TIME AS
EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE TO READ THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT.
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.