In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this collection of information request is cleared to June 30, 1996, with the exception of three questions. After discussions between OMB and F staff, the Forest Service agreed to delete Questions 20, 21, and 22 of the Customer Survey (Appendix B-1 of the ICR). It was agreed that the questions, because of the design difficulties, were unlikely to elicit information that would have demonstrated practical utility.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1996
06/30/1996
06/30/1993
32,600
0
14,583
4,890
0
4,812
0
0
0
THE PROPOSED COLLECTION IS A DETAILED ON-SITE AND MAILBACK SURVEY OF A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF RECREATION VISITORS TO FEDERAL LANDS. VISITO ARE ASKED ABOUT THEIR RECREATION TRIP ACTIVITIES AND EXPENDITURES, SATISFACTIONS, AND PREFERENCES. THE RESULTS ARE USED BY RECREATION MANAGERS AND PLANNERS TO GAUGE EFFECTIVENESS OF RECREATION PROGRAMS AN TO MODIFY PROGRAMS TO MEET PUBLIC NEEDS.
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.
CUSTOMER USE SURVEY TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, EVALUATION, AND RESEARCH