THE COMMISSIONED PERSONNEL OPERATIONS
DIVISION USES THE FORMS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER, (1) TO DETERMINE
THE AVAILABILITY AND SKILLS OF INACTIVE RESERVE OFFICERS, (2) TO
PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE OFFICERS TO TERMINATE THEIR
COMMISSIONS. ALL THESE FUNCTIONS PERTAIN DIRECTLY TO EMERGENCY
MOBILIZATION AND PREPAREDNESS FUNCTIONS OF THE PHS INACTIVE RESERVE
PROGRAM.
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.