PENDING LEGISLATION TO MAKE THE
NAUTICAL CHART PROGRAM SELF-SUPPORTING WILL REQUIRE THAT NOS BE FAR
MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE MARKET FOR NAUTICAL CHARTS THAN IN THE
PAST. INFORMATION ON PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE AND ELASTICITY OF DEMAND
WILL BE CRITICAL FOR THE PROGRAM IN THE FUTUR
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.