OMB approves
this extension of the use of 533M and Q with the provision that
NASA requires its contractors to produce the forms electronically
from their earned value management systems. NASA is to report its
progress in making the 533M and Q electronic in its October 2003
GPEA report.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2006
01/31/2006
01/31/2003
10,200
0
10,200
91,500
0
91,500
0
0
0
Contractors report planned &
incurred costs on the 533M & Q, providing data essential for
projecting costs/hours to ensure dollar/labor resources
realistically support schedules, comparing actual costs to
negotiated values, planning, monitoring and controlling
project/program resources, accruing costs in the accounts (creating
liabilities reflected in audited financial statements).
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.