This request, as
amended by additional material sent to Joe Lackey of OMB dated
3/24/00 and 4/7/00, is approved. OMB expects DOL to pursue
additional ways to promote electronic filing of the Form 5500.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2000
09/30/2000
240,250
0
0
80,083
0
0
91,000
0
0
Form EFAST-1 will be used by filers of
Forms 5500 and 5500-EZ who wish to participate in an electronic
filing program. EFAST-1 will transmit filer signatures and
declarations to EFAST so they may be provided with secure codes for
electronic transmission.
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.