OPM USES "UNASSEMBLED" EXAMINATION
METHODS WHEN NO WRITTEN TEST IS REQUIRED TO EVALUATE APPLICANTS'
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES. A DIFFERENT OPM FORM 1170 IS
DEVELOPED FOR EACH OCCUPATION FOR WHICH THI APPROACH IS DEEMED
FEASIBLE. SEVERAL EXAMPLES ARE ATTACHED. APPROVAL WOULD ALLOW
CONTINUED USE OF THESE VALUABLE EXAMINING TOOLS.
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.