The purpose of the collection of this information is to assist state and federal Natural Resource Trustees in more efficiently carrying out the restoration planning phase of Natural Resource Damage Assessments (NRDA). The restoration project information sheets will facilitate the collection of information by allowing respondents (individuals, not for profit organizations, businesses, state and federal government) to submit Project Information Sheets on a continual basis, thereby markedly shortening the time needed to generate a list of restoration alternatives following the release or substantial threat of release of oil. By reducing the time needed to conduct the restoration planning phase of a NRDA, the entire NRDA process becomes more efficient and habitat restoration projects will be implemented sooner for more benefit to the public and the environment.
US Code:
42 USC 4321-4370d
Name of Law: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
Adjustments: A significant reduction in the estimates of hours and burden is a result of variable use patterns that depend on the size and scale of cases for which submission are being solicited. The previous renewal period included a very large case that significantly elevated numbers of responses. Since that time response rates have returned to previous baseline estimates.
$15,500
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Megan Brockway 301 427-8692
No
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.
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Restoration Project Information Sheet
0497 Supporting Statement_122316.docx
0497 FR 81 75384 Notice 103116.pdf
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Restoration Project Information Sheet