This survey uses a double sampling design to describe visitors to and to develop estimates of the number of recreation visits to federal lands, primarily to National Forests and Grasslands. The primary purpose is to estimate National Forest Visits with a known level of statistical accuracy and in a consistent method for each National Forest System unit in the US, in accordance with 1933 GPRA and Forest Service Manual requirements. To assist Forest staff in planning and management decisions, various characteristics about visitors are obtained. These characteristics include demographics, trip length, activity
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.
National Visitor Use Monitoring and Customer and Use Survey Techniques for Operations, Management, Evaluation, and Research