OMB has reviewed
the proposed information requirements in the NPR issued November
23, 2003. We would like the opportunity to review agency responses
to public comment received on the information requirements in the
rule before taking final action on the proposed modifications. OMB
extends for one year the existing information requiremnts.
Adjustments have been made to burden and costs, reflecting the
adjusted estimates presented in the 11/28/03 PRA submission.__We
have also adjusted costs to eliminate double counting of burden
hours and costs in block 13 and 14.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2004
02/28/2005
03/31/2005
1,292
0
1,292
88,970
0
0
4,819,000
0
4,819,000
The Commission is revising its
agreement filing and reporting requirements to clarify and update
its regulations regarding agreement content, filing of minutes, and
submission of data. The Commission is also proposing some wording
changes throughout the rule.
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.