THE WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD
PREVENTION ACT (PL 83-566) AUTHORIZED THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL HELP TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN
PLANNING AND CARRYING OUT WATERSHED PROJECTS. SECTION 3 OF THE LAW
DIRECTS THE SECRETARY TO DETERMINE WHETHER BENEFITS ANTICIPATED
FROM PROJECT DEVELOPMENT EXCEED COSTS. TO THIS END, SCS CARRIES OUT
STUDIES ANALYSES IN WATERSHED AREAS
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.