THIS REQUEST FO CLEARANCE IS FOR REVISION OF 12 FORMS USED WHEN APPLICATIONS FOR LIVESTOCK USE PERMITS ARE TAKEN AND ARE INVOLVED IN THE ISSUANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF LIVESTOCK GRAZING PERMITS ON THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM (NFS). APPROXIMATELY 16,000 RANCHERS AND FARMERS HOLD GRAZING PERMITS ON NFS LAND.
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.