DOL should send
OMB an inventory correction worksheet to account for the hour
burden associated with this information collection. The data
provided in the supporting statement and the Form 83-I were
inconsistant.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2001
11/30/2001
11/30/1998
1,050
0
25
1
0
1
70,000
0
19,538,000
This class exemption permits a plan to
seek approval on an accelerated basis of otherwise prohibited
transactions by providing the Department and interested persons
with information demonstrating that the proposed transaction is
substantially similar to at least two individual exemptions
previously granted by the Department and presents little, if any,
opportunity for abuse or risk of loss to a plan's participants and
beneficiaries.
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.