Researchers will collect information from community residents living in high-risk wildfire areas in four communities: Grand Haven, Michigan; Ruidoso, New Mexico; Larimer County, Colorado; and Oakland, California to study a range of current community programs designed to encourage homeowner participating in wildfire protection. These sites were chosen based on differences in defensible space policy approaches and wildfire risk levels. The Forest Service will use the collected information to help develop community wildfire protection programs appropriate for local conditions.
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.