THIS FORM IS USED TO COLLECT
INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS FILING HEARING REQUESTS,
THE NUMBER OF HEARING REQUESTS DISPOSED OF AND THE NUMBER OF
HEARING REQUESTS STILL PENDING AT THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD.
THE INFORMATION COLLECTED IS NECESSARY FOR PROGRAM PLANNING
PURPOSES AND FOR MONITORING ADHERENCE TO STATE PLAN
PROVISION
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.