APPROXIMATELY 90 PERCENT OF NATIONAL
FOREST TIMBER IS SOLD ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS IN WHICH PROSPECTIVE
PURCHASERS NEED TO COMPLETE THE BID FORM IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR
BIDDING ON THE TIMBER. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC ARE BUSINESSES THE
DEPEND ON NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER AS A RAW MATERIAL FOR THE
MANUFACTURE OF FOREST PRODUCTS.
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.