In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this collection is approved for 1 year, as
requested. When Forest Service resubmits this clearance, they
should address the following questions: - why has the frequency of
this study been shortened from 4 to 3 years? Why can't it be
changed back to every 4 years? - How does this data fit into the FS
Forest Management plans? - What does FS do with such detailed
information?
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1989
12/31/1989
500
0
0
300
0
0
0
0
0
RESULTS FROM THIS SURVEY PULP, SHAKE,
POST, PILING, WOOD CONSUMPTION'. RESULTS FROM THIS SURVE OF FOREST
PRODUCTS INDUSTRY FIRMS WILL BE USED FOR: TIMBER PRODUCT
INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, MONITORING THE FLOW AND USES
OF THE TIMBER RESOURCE, ECONOMETRIC MODELS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND,
IMPACT STUDIES OF CHANGES IN TIMBER AVAILABILITY, INDUSTRY NATURE
AND CONCENTRATION FOR ENERGY SIGHTING STUDIES.
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.