THIS COLLECTION IS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT OF
1970, AS AMENDED (42 USC 4371 ET SEQ.) AN IEE IS THE FIRST REVIEW
OF THE REASONABLY FORESEEABLE EFFECTS OF A PROPOSED ACTION ON THE
ENVIRONMENT AND IS SUBMITTED BY THE COUNTRY TO WHICH THE PROPOSAL
RELATES.
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.