In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a
period of one year. Upon resubmission to OMB, the agency should
provide more detail in describing the information collection. In
this discussion, the agency should also demonstrate that it has
evaluated the information collection to determine if an electronic
option is viable.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2002
08/31/2002
08/31/2001
300,000
0
300,000
1,800,000
0
1,800,000
0
0
0
This form is utilized by those persons
making a claim against the United States Government under the
Federal Tort Claims Act.
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.