SURVEY INFORMATION IS COMPILED IN THE
NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF FOREST TREE SEED ORCHARDS, AS AUTHORIZED
UNDER PL 95-313, COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1978. THE
DIRECTORY INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT NUMBERS OF ACRES OF SEED
ORCHARD, SPECIES AND RACE REPRESENTED, AND OWNERSHIP PATTERNS OVER
TIME.
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.