The US Government does not have the
authority according to the US Constitution to establish religion.
The government is dependent upon civilian Religious Organizations
for their Religious Ministry Professionals (RMP) to fill the
requirement for military chaplains. This form is for Religious
Organizations to certify that their Religious Ministry
Professionals are fully qualified according to Department of
Defense Instruction 1304.28 to represent their Religious
Organization and that they will perform all duties in the
pluralistic setting required for military chaplains.
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.