The information required by Section 105 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 is the minimum necessary for an individual or organization to object to an unauthorized hazardous fuel reduction project on Forest Service land. An objector must provide, in writing, their name, mailing address, and telephone number (if available); the name of the project for which they are filing an objection, as well as the name and title of the responsible official and the Forest Service unit on which the proposed project will be implemented; and the specific changes in the authorized project they seek, as well as the rationale for those changes. The reviewing officer must review the objection(s) and relevant information and then respond to the objector(s) in writing. No forms are associated with this information collection. Information is collected from individuals or organizations voluntarily participating in the administrative review (objections) process for hazardous fuels reduction projects. Individuals include, but are not limited to, local, state, tribal governments, individuals or non-profit organizations, and businesses that have an interest in projects on National Forest System lands.
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 148 105
Name of Law: Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003
PL:
Pub.L. 102 - 381 322
Name of Law: Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act of Fiscal Year 1993
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.
supporting_statement.doc
APA_1993.pdf
Predecisional objection process for hazardous fuel reduction projects authorized by the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003.