Written surveys for qualitative
information, required by Public Law 103-424, from persons
(primarily current or former Federal Government employees or
applicants) in completed cases who (1) alleged prohibited personnel
practices/other violations invesigated by OSC; (2) received written
Hatch Act advisory opinions; and (3) disclosed possible agency
wrongdoing to OSC whistleblower disclosure channel.
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.