The information collected is an
important part of the Department's responsibility to coordinate
U.G. Government planning, and institutionalize U.S. capacity, to
help stabilize and reconstruct societies in transition from
conflict or civil strife so they can reach a sustainable path
toward peace, democracy and a market economy. The evaluation will
be conducted in order to learn from the experience of those who
have been involved reconstruction and stablization activities. The
application will be used to solicit volunteers who are willing to
participate in future operations.
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.