This application will be used to
recommend candidates for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
award. This honor is awarded to a public safety officer who has
exhibited exceptional valor, extraordinary decisiveness, presence
of mind, and an unusual swiftness of action, regardless of his or
her own personal safety in the attempt to save or protect human
life. This act is deemed to be above and beyond the call of
duty.
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.