JUSTIFICATION
PROVIDES NO RATIONALE FOR EACH OF THE PROPOSED QUESTIONNAIRE ITEMS.
NO RELATION TO SPECIFIC AGENCY RESPONSIBILI TIES, PENDING PROGRAM
OR PENDING POLICY DECISIONS IS PROVIDED.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/14/1981
12/31/1984
0
0
2,500
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1,250
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0
0
TO PROVIDE ESTIMATES OF TIMBER VOLUME
AND ACREAGE OF TIMBER THAT MIGHT BE AVAILABLE FOR HARVESTING,
DESCRIBE ATTITUDES OF TYPICAL OWNERS TOWARD FOREST LAND OWNERSHIP,
MANAGEMENT, TIMBER HARVEST AND RECREATIO USES: PLANNING, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT. RESPONDENTS ARE FOREST-LAND OWNERS IN MAINE.
APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF OF THE SAMPL WILL BE MAILED QUESTIONNAIRES
IN 1981 AND THE REMAINDER WILL BE MAILED IN 1982.
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.