This collection
is approved with the understanding that the agency is planning
changes to the CFR and form to clearly state the information
requirements and conditions of the various permits.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1998
08/31/1998
08/31/1997
496,944
0
496,944
137,693
0
137,693
0
0
0
The National Park Service issues
permits for the use of public lands. Use of a single permit is
intended to streamline and reduce costs to the Government and
information collection burden on affected applicants. Permits are
issued to grant privileges not equally available to all members of
the general public and to evaluate the potental effect on park
resources.
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.