44 U.S.C. § 3508 — Determination of necessity for information; hearing

Before approving a proposed collection of information^*, the Director^* shall determine whether the collection of information by the agency^* is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility^*. Before making a determination the Director may give the agency and other interested persons an opportunity to be heard or to submit statements in writing. To the extent, if any, that the Director determines that the collection of information by an agency is unnecessary for any reason, the agency may not engage in the collection of information.