REFERENCE INFORMATION MUST BE
COLLECTED EQUITABLY FOR ALL CANDIDATES FOR A VACANCY UNDER THE
PROCEDURES OF THE FEDERAL MERIT PROMOTION PROGRAM. THE INFORMATION
MUST BE COLLECTED IN A VALID AND EQUAL FORMAT FOR BOTH INTERNAL AND
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES TO ASSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OF ALL TO THE
SELECTION PROCESS. SUPERVISORS OF APPLICANT ARE AFFECTED.
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.