THE EXTENSION IS NEEDED TO (1)
CONTINUE DATA COLLECTION BY PNONE (2) LOWER COLLECTION COSTS, (3)
ESTIMATE PRODUCTION FROM GROWING STOCK AND FROM URBAN AND SUBURBAN
AREAS, (4) DETERMINE THE CRITICAL IMPACT OF FUELWOOD AND POST
PRODUCTION ON THE FOREST RESOURCE, AND (5) DETERMINE THE IMPORTANCE
OF FORESTS IN SUPPLYING ENERGY AND POST REQUIREMENTS.
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.