THE ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1978
(PUBLIC LAW 95-521, AS AMENDED) REQUIRES THAT A FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE REPORT BE SUBMITTED BY CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION OR
ELECTION TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT AND
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES TO POSITIONS REQUIRING THE ADVICE AND CONSENT
OF THE SENATE. THE SF 278 SOLICITS THE INFORMATION
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.