Respondents are Native American tribes or individuals who request real property acquisition for trust status. No specific form is used but respondents supply information and data so that the Secretary may make an evaluation and determination in accordance with established Federal factors, rules, and policies.
We have not changed the rule but we re-estimated the burden based on data gathered in support of the withdrawn proposed rule. The adjustment added an additional 31,000 hours.
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.