THE CERTIFICATION OF NONAFFILIATION IS
NEEDED TO DETERMINE IF BIDDERS FOR DEFAULTED TIMBER SALES THAT ARE
BEING RESOLD ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE PREVIOUS DEFAULTED PURCHASER.
THIS CERTIFICATION IS USED TO PREVE DEFACTO CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
WHEN DEFAULTED TIMBER SALES ARE RESOLD. BIDDERS ON RESALES OF
DEFAULTED TIMBER SALES MUST SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATION OF
NONAFFILIATION.
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.