Upon the
agency's next request for OMB's approval, the agency shall describe
efforts to consult with persons outside of the agency to obtain
their views on the availability of data, frequency of collection,
the clarity of instructions, disclosure, or reporting format (if
any), and on the data elements to be recorded, disclosed, or
reported.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2008
04/30/2008
05/31/2005
5,000
0
5,000
2,500
0
2,500
6,000
0
6,000
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is
seeking to extend OMB #1076-0160, the Indian Preference form for
employment in the BIA and IHS which is due to expire.
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.