These paperwork submissions described herein are those used to fulfill the requirements of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), 16 USC 1456, et. seq., and its implementing regulations that federal actions be consistent with the policies of state coastal management programs. Reviews of federal actions are conducted by states in accordance with the CZMA regulations. NOAA does not have a role in the review process except in deciding requests by states for approval to review federal actions in certain circumstances, and where a federal license or permit applicant appeals a state objection to the Secretary of Commerce who has delegated decision-making authority to NOAA for appeals.
Information submitted to states is used by the states to determine the consistency of federal agency activities, federal licenses and permits, and federal financial assistance to states and local governments with state policies. The information is not submitted to NOAA.
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.