This collection
is approved, it was held for longer than the 60-day period for
regular review becuase the agency sent the collection to OMB before
the initial 60 day comment period to the agency was over. The form
should include the clause that a person is not required to respond
to this collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB
control number.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2001
03/31/2001
03/31/1998
40,000
0
40,000
664
0
664
0
0
0
To determine eligibility for exemption
from taxes on utilities and gasoline for foreign diplomatic and
consular missions and personnel in the United States, based on
reciprocal extension of such benefits to United States diplomatic
and consular missions and personnel in foreign countries.
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.