The agency is reminded that changes to burden estimates should be submitted as an extension to an existing package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2014
4,109
0
4,266
10,273
0
10,665
0
0
0
The information to be collected is necessary to comply with Forest Service regulations and to ensure the protection of National Forest System lands during the disposal of mineral materials.
The agency separated out the operating plan from the annual production report and each is shown as separate responses as opposed to aggregating themwith the application resulting in an increase of 7,460 responses. In addition, after consultation with respondents the per response time to prepare the annual production report was increased, inceasing the burden by 460 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.