The Agency and OMB have agreed on a wage rate of $15.74 in item 14 of the Supporting Statement dealing with the Federal Cost Burden. Though the derivation of this number was somewhat arbitrary on the part of the Agency, it is reasonable and has been agreed upon as the appropriate wage rate. This collection request is cleared subject to those premises.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2006
08/31/2006
08/31/2003
5,228
0
15,670
2,822
0
3,578
0
0
0
These regulations contain procedures for QIOs (formally known as PROs) to use in reconsideration of initial determinations. The information requirements contained in these regulations are on QIOs to provide information to parties requesting a reconsideration. These parties will use the information as guidelines for appeal rights in instances where issues are still in dispute.
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.