The collection provides an opportunity
for the public to submit ideas for restoration of resources that
were injured by the release of contaminated materials in the New
Bedford environment. All ideas will be subjected to evaluation for
implementation under a restoration plan. The public has requested
that a simplified form be developed so that their ideas can be
organized in a fashion that will be easy to understand and provide
information useful to the New Bedford Harbor Trustee
Council.
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.