This information is necessary in order for the Forest Service to adequately evaluate requests to use National Forest System lands and to manage those lands to protect natural resources, administer the use, and ensure public health and safety. NOTE ADDED, EFFECTIVE 12/04/95: The Reports Management System allows for a maximum of 10 agency form numbers listed under "Agency Form Numbers." The following is the 11th agency form number under OMB No. 0596-0082. It is listed under "Abstract" to accommodate it in the system's record for this approval: FS-2700-5C.
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.