Since 1996, the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing (BEP) has been producing Series 1996 Federal Reserve
Notes based on a new design with counterfeit deterrence features
intended to better enable the general public to recognize genuine
currency and distinguish it from counterfeits. BEP is preparing to
release the next generation of currency, and is again initiating a
new design effort. To aid in effective selection of counterfeit
deterrence features for the next design, the BEP is sponsoring a
study to assess how well the features in the series 1996 design
have worked by evaluating how knowledgeable the public is of the
new
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.