There is an increase in the
number of respondents from 10,000 to 253,781, but a decrease in the
number responses from 1,971,243 to 1.681,142 and the per response
for form V-127 from .83 to .33 and the burden burden hours from
163,949 to 139,547. The overall decreases are due to the
refinements in VS calculations..
$4,005
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Kay Jarred 301 851-3540
No
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.