ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, THERMAL
ENERGY, POWERPLANTS, POWER GENERATIO OCEAN RESOURCES, COASTAL ZONE
MANAGEMENT. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRE FROM AN APPLICANT IN
SUPPORT OF AN OTEC APPLICATION. THE INFORMATION USED BY NOAA IN
DETERMINING THE FEASIBILITY OF ISSUING A LICENSE FOR CONSTRUCTION,
OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF AN OTEC FACILITY OR PLANTSHIP AND FOR
MONITORING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS.
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.