IN THE NORTHERN REGION, THERE ARE 12
NATIONAL FORESTS ENCOMPASSING THREE STATES: MONTANA, NORTHERN
IDAHO, AND NORTH DAKOTA. IN AN EFFORT TO BETTER SERVE THE BROAD
SPECTRUM OF PEOPLE AND THEIR DIVERSE INTEREST, IT IS NECESSARY TO
GAIN INFORMATION ON USE PATTERNS ON THE NATIONAL FORESTS, AS WELL
AS THEIR PERCEPTION OF THE ROLE OF THE FOREST SERVICE AND HOW WELL
IT MEETS THAT ROLE. LEGAL AUTHORITY: P.L. 88-577.
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.