To ensure that the Agency can be inclusive of, and responsive to, stakeholder concerns during the development, assessment, and monitoring of National Forest System Land Management Plans, the Forest Service seeks to obtain OMB approval of a generic clearance to collect both quantitative and qualitative information by means of various methods to facilitate the fullest public participation and input possible.
US Code:
16 USC 1600
Name of Law: National Forest Management Act
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.
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