Evaluating Community Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Preferences Concerning Fire and Fuels Management in Southwestern Forest, Woodland, and Grassland Ecosystems
ICR 200712-0596-002 · OMB 0596-0200 · Historical Active
Evaluating Community Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Preferences Concerning Fire and Fuels Management in Southwestern Forest, Woodland, and Grassland Ecosystems
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Proponent is requesting OMB approval to extend current package to include gathering information from those identified as experts in the area of wildfire risk behaviors. The experts that the proponent would like to interview include state representatives from Arizona and New Mexico, local government officials at the county and city level that re charged with implementing wildfire mitigation programs, and private sector individuals that are considered experts in wildfire risk mitigation actions.
Copy of currently approved survey is attached.
Increase due to inclusion in study of experts in the area of wildfire risk behaviors, including state representatives from Arizona and New Mexico, local government officials at the county and city level that are charged with implementing wildfire mitigation programs and private sector individuals that are considered experts in wildfire risk mitigation actions. Total increase is approximately 30 individuals and 30 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.