Executive Order 12919 delegates to DOD
the authority to require certain contracts and orders relating to
approved defense programs be accepted and performed on a
preferential basis. As part of the Defense Priorities and
Allocations System, DOD uses this authority to help contractors
acquire industrial equipment in a timely manner, thereby
facilitating development and support of weapon systems and other
important defense programs to meet defense requirements in
peacetime and in the case of a national emergency.
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.