Approved for use
through 4/2000 under the condition that the VA immediately
incorporates into the forms/instructions the new disclosure
statements mandated pursuant to the Paperwork Reduc- tion Act of
1995. For the public record, the VA must submit to OMB the revised
forms/instructions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2000
04/30/2000
03/31/1997
13,200
0
13,200
4,400
0
4,400
0
0
0
This form is used to obtain
information from a witness to help determine if a claimant's
accidental injury was the result of the claimant's
misconduct.
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.