This information
collection request is approved provided that the "NOTE" at the top
of all the Forest Service forms is revised for accuracy. The "NOTE"
currently reads: The information requested on this form is
voluntary; however, all of the data requested is necessary if you
wish to be considered as a qualif- ied applicant for a grazing
permit. The data is requested under authority of 5 USC 301., 36 CFR
222.3. Some forms have incorrectly cited the CFR section by
omitting the CFR part. The "NOTE" must make it clear that the
INFORMATION collection is mandatory, but that using these
particular forms is voluntary. The current "NOTE" does note make
this clear, instead the Forest Service appears to contradict itself
by stating the the info. collection is both mandatory and voluntary
in the same sentence.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1999
04/30/1999
4,950
0
0
1,455
0
0
0
0
0
The data obtained from all of the said
forms is used by Forest Officers in administering the range
program. The data is necessary for the issuance of different types
of grazing permits and the collection of fees due to the Federal
Government. It must be collected on an individual basis for those
applying for or holding a grazing permit.
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.