The National Language Service Corp
(NLSC) currently operates under federal guidelines with the
processes and procedures validated during its first five years as a
pilot program, and recruits from the general public and enroll
individuals who would like to volunteer their language skills. The
NLSC identifies U.S. citizens who can provide high levels of
proficiency in foreign languages and cultural expertise critical to
national security for short-term temporary assignments when other
resources are not available. The NLSC will fill gaps between
requirements of DoD or other departments or agencies of the United
States and available language skills where government employees are
required or desired. It is critical for the NLSC to continue to
utilize members to fill these emergent needs.
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.